B1 Collocation خنثی

lita på sin magkänsla

trust one's gut feeling

معنی

To rely on intuition.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Swedes value 'konsensus' (consensus), but when a group is stuck, an individual might invoke their 'magkänsla' to break the deadlock. It is a socially acceptable way to express a preference that isn't yet backed by data. In Swedish startups (like Spotify or Klarna), 'magkänsla' is often discussed alongside 'data-driven decisions'. It is seen as the 'human element' that AI cannot yet replicate. Swedish schools encourage students to 'känna efter' (feel for themselves), which builds the foundation for trusting one's 'magkänsla' later in life. The Swedish police and emergency services often talk about 'erfarenhetsbaserad magkänsla' (experience-based gut feeling) as a legitimate tool in high-pressure situations.

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The 'Sin' Rule

Always remember that 'sin' changes based on who is doing the trusting. If it's me, it's 'min'. If it's you, it's 'din'.

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Don't over-rely

While Swedes respect 'magkänsla', using it as your only reason in a formal essay might seem weak. Pair it with 'erfarenhet' (experience).

معنی

To rely on intuition.

💡

The 'Sin' Rule

Always remember that 'sin' changes based on who is doing the trusting. If it's me, it's 'min'. If it's you, it's 'din'.

⚠️

Don't over-rely

While Swedes respect 'magkänsla', using it as your only reason in a formal essay might seem weak. Pair it with 'erfarenhet' (experience).

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Compound Power

You can add adjectives: 'en dålig magkänsla' (a bad gut feeling) or 'en stark magkänsla' (a strong gut feeling).

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, vår).

Han valde att lita på ____ magkänsla.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sin

Since the subject is 'Han' (he), we use the reflexive pronoun 'sin' to show it is his own gut feeling.

Which preposition is correct?

Jag litar alltid ____ min magkänsla.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

The verb 'lita' always pairs with the preposition 'på'.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.

Situation: You are at a job interview and the candidate is perfect on paper, but you feel uneasy.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag litar på min magkänsla och väntar med att bestämma mig.

Magkänsla is often used as a warning sign to slow down or reconsider.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ska du verkligen köpa den där gamla bilen? B: Ja, den ser fin ut och jag ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: litar på min magkänsla

This is the standard way to express trusting your intuition in a decision.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Logic vs. Intuition

Förnuft (Logic)
Data Data
Siffror Numbers
Magkänsla (Gut)
Känsla Feeling
Instinkt Instinct

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, vår). جای خالی B1

Han valde att lita på ____ magkänsla.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sin

Since the subject is 'Han' (he), we use the reflexive pronoun 'sin' to show it is his own gut feeling.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A2

Jag litar alltid ____ min magkänsla.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

The verb 'lita' always pairs with the preposition 'på'.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are at a job interview and the candidate is perfect on paper, but you feel uneasy.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag litar på min magkänsla och väntar med att bestämma mig.

Magkänsla is often used as a warning sign to slow down or reconsider.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Ska du verkligen köpa den där gamla bilen? B: Ja, den ser fin ut och jag ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: litar på min magkänsla

This is the standard way to express trusting your intuition in a decision.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is always one word in Swedish. We love compound nouns!

Yes, 'lita till' is an older, more formal variant, but 'lita på' is much more common today.

'Magkänsla' is more common in daily speech and feels more physical. 'Intuition' is more formal and academic.

Yes, but explain *why* your gut says so, e.g., 'Baserat på min erfarenhet litar jag på min magkänsla'.

You say 'Jag har en dålig magkänsla'.

No, it can be a warning (bad feeling) or a positive nudge (good feeling).

Absolutely! It's very common for trivial decisions too.

It is 'magkänslor', but the phrase is almost always used in the singular.

No, it is a standard, neutral word used by everyone from children to the Prime Minister.

Prepositions are often arbitrary in languages. In Swedish, you trust 'on' (på) things/people.

عبارات مرتبط

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gå på magkänsla

similar

To act based on a gut feeling.

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ha fingertoppskänsla

specialized form

To have a great 'touch' or intuition for delicate situations.

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lyssna på sin inre röst

synonym

To listen to one's inner voice.

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tveka

contrast

To hesitate.

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