Significado
To want to learn something new.
Contexto cultural
Being 'nyfiken' is generally a compliment in Sweden, implying you are an open-minded and lifelong learner. However, avoid being 'nyfiken' about salaries, as money is a private topic. In Swedish workplace culture, showing 'nyfikenhet' is a key part of 'medarbetarskap' (employee-ship). It shows you are not just a passive worker. Swedish talk shows often use 'Nyfiken på...' as a title for interview segments, emphasizing a friendly, deep-dive approach to celebrities. If someone says 'Du är allt lite nyfiken, du!', they are teasing you for wanting to know a secret. It's usually playful.
The 'Ett' Rule
Always remember to add the -t if you are talking about a child (barnet) or a pet (djuret).
Preposition Trap
Never say 'nyfiken om'. It sounds like a direct translation from English and is a dead giveaway of a learner.
Significado
To want to learn something new.
The 'Ett' Rule
Always remember to add the -t if you are talking about a child (barnet) or a pet (djuret).
Preposition Trap
Never say 'nyfiken om'. It sounds like a direct translation from English and is a dead giveaway of a learner.
Softening Curiosity
Add 'lite' (a little) to sound less intense: 'Jag är lite nyfiken på...'
Nosy vs Curious
If you are asking about someone's private life, start with 'Om jag får fråga...' (If I may ask) to stay on the 'nyfiken' side and avoid 'snokig'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'nyfiken' and the preposition.
Barnen är _______ _______ paketet.
'Barnen' is plural, so we use 'nyfikna'. The preposition is always 'på'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Vi' is plural (nyfikna) and the preposition is 'på'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska du gå på festen? B: Ja, jag är _______ _______ vem som kommer dit.
The speaker (Jag) is singular, and 'nyfiken på' is the natural way to express this interest.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Jag är nyfiken på er nya meny.'
'Meny' (menu) is most relevant to a restaurant.
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Ayudas visuales
Nyfiken vs Snokig
Common Prepositions
Always 'på'
- • Nyfiken
- • Arg
- • Tänka
- • Titta
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBarnen är _______ _______ paketet.
'Barnen' is plural, so we use 'nyfikna'. The preposition is always 'på'.
Select the correct option:
'Vi' is plural (nyfikna) and the preposition is 'på'.
A: Ska du gå på festen? B: Ja, jag är _______ _______ vem som kommer dit.
The speaker (Jag) is singular, and 'nyfiken på' is the natural way to express this interest.
Sentence: 'Jag är nyfiken på er nya meny.'
'Meny' (menu) is most relevant to a restaurant.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, 'nyfiken i' is not used. It is always 'på'.
Mostly yes, but it can be negative if you are 'nyfiken' on things that are none of your business.
'Nyfiken' is a desire for immediate knowledge; 'intresserad' is a long-term preference or hobby.
You say 'Jag är bara nyfiken.'
Yes! 'Jag är nyfiken på hur det smakar' (I'm curious about how it tastes).
Yes, 'nyfikna'. Example: 'De är nyfikna.'
Yes, e.g., 'Jag är nyfiken på att höra mer om ert förslag.'
The noun is 'nyfikenhet' (curiosity).
Yes, it shows you are listening and interested in the other person.
Etymologically no, but they both involve a 'craving' in their roots.
You can say 'Var inte så snokig!' or 'Var inte så nyfiken!'
Yes, 'Jag är nyfiken på Stockholm.'
Yes, and it is also the adverbial form (curiously).
Using 'om' instead of 'på'.
Frases relacionadas
Vara intresserad av
similarTo be interested in
Undra
similarTo wonder
Vara snokig
contrastTo be nosy
Ta reda på
builds onTo find out
Lystra
specialized formTo listen intently/obey
Frågviss
similarInquisitive
