Significado
Viewing television programs.
Contexto cultural
The 'TV-avgift' (TV license fee) was a long-standing tradition where Swedes paid a yearly fee to support public service (SVT). It is now a tax, but the concept of 'Public Service' remains very strong. Watching 'Melodifestivalen' (the Eurovision qualifiers) is a massive national event. During the finals, almost half the country is 'tittar på TV' at the same time. Subtitles are the norm. Unlike many European countries, Sweden rarely dubs foreign TV (except for children's shows). This means 'titta på TV' is often also 'läsa på TV' (reading on TV). The 'TV-kanna' (TV-pot) is a classic 1950s/60s design icon—a thermos designed specifically for drinking coffee while watching the new invention, the television.
The 'På' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'på'. In Swedish, you always look *at* or *on* things. Titta på TV, titta på en tavla, titta på mig.
Kolla is King
If you want to sound like a local under 40, use 'kolla' instead of 'titta'. It sounds much more natural in casual conversation.
Significado
Viewing television programs.
The 'På' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'på'. In Swedish, you always look *at* or *on* things. Titta på TV, titta på en tavla, titta på mig.
Kolla is King
If you want to sound like a local under 40, use 'kolla' instead of 'titta'. It sounds much more natural in casual conversation.
TV vs TV:n
Use 'TV' for the activity (titta på TV) and 'TV:n' for the physical object (TV:n är trasig).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jag gillar att titta ___ TV på kvällen.
The phrase is always 'titta på TV'.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense form.
'Tittade' is the preterite (past) form of 'titta'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Vad gjorde du igår? B: Jag satt i soffan och ____.
'Tittade på TV' is the most natural and grammatically correct choice.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
Match 'Kolla på TV' with its register.
'Kolla' is the casual, informal version of 'titta'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag gillar att titta ___ TV på kvällen.
The phrase is always 'titta på TV'.
Choose the correct past tense form.
'Tittade' is the preterite (past) form of 'titta'.
A: Vad gjorde du igår? B: Jag satt i soffan och ____.
'Tittade på TV' is the most natural and grammatically correct choice.
Match 'Kolla på TV' with its register.
'Kolla' is the casual, informal version of 'titta'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUse 'titta på TV' for the activity of watching programs. Use 'titta på TV:n' if you are looking at the physical television set itself.
Yes, it is perfectly correct and very common, especially in southern Sweden.
The word is 'sträckkolla' (literally 'stretch-watch').
No, they use subtitles for everything except children's cartoons. This is why Swedes are generally very good at English!
It's a Friday tradition of relaxing on the sofa, eating snacks, and watching TV with family or friends.
It's a weak verb (Group 1), meaning it follows the most common and predictable conjugation pattern.
Yes, most people still use this phrase even if they are technically streaming content.
It means to stare mindlessly at the TV. It's slightly negative.
You say 'Vad går på TV?' (literally 'What goes on TV?').
Yes, it is always written in capital letters.
Frases relacionadas
Kolla på film
similarTo watch a movie
Slötitta
specialized formTo watch TV aimlessly/idly
TV-tittare
builds onA TV viewer
Stänga av TV:n
contrastTo turn off the TV
