Significado
To delay action until later
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the Swedish 'consensus culture' where people prefer to wait for all information before making a group decision. In Swedish business, 'vänta och se' is often a polite way to say 'no' or 'not yet' without being too direct. Swedish parents use this phrase frequently to teach children patience, often in a playful way. Swedish news anchors use this phrase constantly during live broadcasts when information is still coming in.
Use 'får'
Always try to say 'Vi får vänta och se' instead of just 'Vänta och se'. It sounds much more like a native speaker.
Don't over-pronounce 'och'
If you say 'ock' (with a hard K), you will sound like a textbook. Pronounce it as 'å'.
Significado
To delay action until later
Use 'får'
Always try to say 'Vi får vänta och se' instead of just 'Vänta och se'. It sounds much more like a native speaker.
Don't over-pronounce 'och'
If you say 'ock' (with a hard K), you will sound like a textbook. Pronounce it as 'å'.
Patience is a virtue
In Sweden, saying 'vänta och se' is often seen as a sign of wisdom and emotional maturity, not laziness.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the common Swedish phrase.
Vi vet inte vem som vinner än, vi får ______ och ______.
The standard phrase is 'vänta och se'.
Which sentence is the most natural response to: 'Tror du att det blir snö imorgon?'
Tror du att det blir snö imorgon?
'Vi får vänta och se' is the most common and natural way to express uncertainty about the future.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Situation: You have applied for a job and are waiting for a call.
This correctly uses the phrase to describe waiting for an outcome.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kommer tåget vara försenat? B: Jag vet inte, vi ______.
Using 'får' makes it sound more like a natural Swedish speaker.
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4 ejerciciosVi vet inte vem som vinner än, vi får ______ och ______.
The standard phrase is 'vänta och se'.
Tror du att det blir snö imorgon?
'Vi får vänta och se' is the most common and natural way to express uncertainty about the future.
Situation: You have applied for a job and are waiting for a call.
This correctly uses the phrase to describe waiting for an outcome.
A: Kommer tåget vara försenat? B: Jag vet inte, vi ______.
Using 'får' makes it sound more like a natural Swedish speaker.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes, but 'Vi får avvakta och se' or just 'Vi avvaktar' is slightly more professional.
Yes, exactly the same. 'Vi får se' is the direct equivalent of 'We'll see'.
In this context, 'får' expresses a necessity imposed by circumstances. We 'get to' or 'must' wait because we have no other choice.
No, that sounds like you are waiting to physically check a screen or a list. It's not used for general outcomes.
No, as long as your tone is helpful. It suggests you are being cautious.
Frases relacionadas
Vi får se
similarWe'll see
Avvakta
synonymTo await/wait for
Ha is i magen
builds onTo have ice in one's stomach
Den som lever får se
specialized formHe who lives shall see
