Significado
To examine something in detail.
Contexto cultural
Swedes value 'transparens' (transparency). The phrase is often used in politics to show that the government is being open to scrutiny. In meetings, this phrase is a 'consensus-builder.' It signals that you are taking a colleague's idea seriously by offering to examine it. Investigative journalism shows like 'Uppdrag granskning' often use this phrase to introduce their deep-dive reports. Teachers use this to encourage critical thinking. It's not just about knowing the answer, but looking closer at the 'why.'
The 'Professional Buffer'
Use this phrase when you don't have an answer ready. It sounds much more professional than 'I don't know.'
Don't forget 'PÅ'
Leaving out 'på' is the most common mistake. Always 'look closer ON' in Swedish logic.
Significado
To examine something in detail.
The 'Professional Buffer'
Use this phrase when you don't have an answer ready. It sounds much more professional than 'I don't know.'
Don't forget 'PÅ'
Leaving out 'på' is the most common mistake. Always 'look closer ON' in Swedish logic.
Polite Skepticism
If a Swede says 'Vi får titta närmare på det,' it might be a polite way of saying they aren't convinced yet.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Vi måste ______ närmare ______ problemet.
The standard collocation is 'titta närmare på.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Jag ska titta nära på bilen. B: Jag ska titta närmare på bilen.
You must use the comparative form 'närmare.'
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Chef: Har du läst rapporten? Anställd: Nej, men jag ska ______ ______ ______ den nu.
After 'ska' (will), we use the infinitive form 'titta.'
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'Låt oss titta närmare på detaljerna'?
The phrase implies a focused, detailed examination.
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Ayudas visuales
Look vs. Examine
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVi måste ______ närmare ______ problemet.
The standard collocation is 'titta närmare på.'
A: Jag ska titta nära på bilen. B: Jag ska titta närmare på bilen.
You must use the comparative form 'närmare.'
Chef: Har du läst rapporten? Anställd: Nej, men jag ska ______ ______ ______ den nu.
After 'ska' (will), we use the infinitive form 'titta.'
When would you say 'Låt oss titta närmare på detaljerna'?
The phrase implies a focused, detailed examination.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, they are interchangeable, but 'titta' is slightly more active and common in speech.
Yes, in this specific idiom, the comparative is required to show the shift in focus.
Only if you are physically looking inside a box or a book. For abstract topics, always use 'på'.
It is neutral. It works in both a coffee shop and a boardroom.
Use 'Jag tittade närmare på...'
There isn't a direct idiom, but you could say 'översiktligt titta på' (to look at superficially).
Yes, if you are examining their behavior or a specific feature, but be careful as it can sound like you are staring.
Yes, very often to introduce the methodology or analysis section.
It's a part of research. Research is 'forskning,' but the act of examining the data is 'titta närmare på'.
Absolutely. 'Jag tittar närmare på det sen!' is a very common reply.
Frases relacionadas
Undersöka
synonymTo investigate or examine.
Granska
specialized formTo scrutinize or audit.
Kolla upp
similarTo check something out.
Gå igenom
builds onTo go through something.
