Significado
To consider all aspects of a problem.
Contexto cultural
The 'consensus culture' in Sweden means that 'tänka igenom' is a collective activity. Decisions are rarely made by one person in isolation. In Swedish offices, a 'genomtänkt' proposal is highly valued over a 'snabb' (fast) one. Speed is often seen as a risk to quality. Parents often tell children to 'tänka efter' or 'tänka igenom' their actions to foster independence and responsibility. Fika is often the informal space where people 'tänker igenom' problems in a relaxed environment.
The 'Decision' Test
If you can replace the phrase with 'analyze the pros and cons', then 'tänka igenom' is the correct choice.
Don't stress the verb
If you stress 'TÄNKA' instead of 'igenom', you sound like you are emphasizing the act of thinking itself rather than the process of completion.
Significado
To consider all aspects of a problem.
The 'Decision' Test
If you can replace the phrase with 'analyze the pros and cons', then 'tänka igenom' is the correct choice.
Don't stress the verb
If you stress 'TÄNKA' instead of 'igenom', you sound like you are emphasizing the act of thinking itself rather than the process of completion.
The 'Sova på saken' combo
In Sweden, it's very common to say 'Jag ska tänka igenom det och sova på saken.' It makes you sound very native and thoughtful.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing particle to complete the phrase 'to think through'.
Innan du köper den dyra bilen måste du tänka _______ den.
'Tänka igenom' is used for evaluating a big purchase.
Which sentence uses the correct stress for a native sound?
How do you say 'I am thinking it through'?
In Swedish particle verbs, the stress is on the particle.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are all common particle verbs with 'tänka'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Har du bestämt dig? B: Nej, jag har inte _______ än.
The supine form 'tänkt' is needed after 'har'.
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Ayudas visuales
Tänka på vs Tänka igenom
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosInnan du köper den dyra bilen måste du tänka _______ den.
'Tänka igenom' is used for evaluating a big purchase.
How do you say 'I am thinking it through'?
In Swedish particle verbs, the stress is on the particle.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all common particle verbs with 'tänka'.
A: Har du bestämt dig? B: Nej, jag har inte _______ än.
The supine form 'tänkt' is needed after 'har'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
No, 'igenom' is the correct particle for the verb. 'Genom' is used in the adjective 'genomtänkt'.
'Överväga' is more formal, like 'to consider' in English. 'Tänka igenom' is more like 'to think through'.
Only if you are 'thinking through' your relationship with them. You don't 'tänka igenom' a person like you 'tänka på' them.
Use the adjective 'genomtänkt'. For example: 'En genomtänkt plan'.
Swedish doesn't have separable verbs like German, but the particle 'igenom' can move slightly depending on the object.
Yes, in both a physical and metaphorical sense.
You can, but it sounds a bit dramatic. Use 'fundera' for small things.
Ogenomtänkt (unthought-out) or impulsiv (impulsive).
It is soft, sounding like the 'y' in 'yes'.
Yes, 'Jag måste tänka igenom om jag ska tacka ja' (I must think through if I should say yes).
Very common, especially when discussing government policies.
Frases relacionadas
tänka på
similarTo think about something/someone.
tänka ut
similarTo devise or invent a plan.
tänka efter
similarTo reflect or think before acting.
genomtänkt
specialized formWell-thought-out (adjective).
överväga
synonymTo consider/weigh.
