A2 Expression خنثی

Säga sitt

To give one's opinion

معنی

To express what one thinks.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Swedish workplaces, 'att säga sitt' is not just a right but often seen as a responsibility. Silence in a meeting can be interpreted as lack of engagement. The phrase is the standard way to describe the democratic process. It implies that once everyone has 'sagt sitt', the decision is final and should be respected. While you should 'säga ditt', you should also be careful not to talk over others. The goal is a balanced conversation where everyone's 'sitt' is heard. In the Swedish legal system, lay judges (nämndemän) 'säger sitt' alongside the professional judge.

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The 'Om' Connection

Always use 'om' if you want to specify what the opinion is about. 'Jag sa mitt om förslaget.'

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Pronoun Trap

Don't forget to change 'sitt' to 'mitt' when talking about yourself. It's the #1 mistake!

معنی

To express what one thinks.

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The 'Om' Connection

Always use 'om' if you want to specify what the opinion is about. 'Jag sa mitt om förslaget.'

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Pronoun Trap

Don't forget to change 'sitt' to 'mitt' when talking about yourself. It's the #1 mistake!

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Don't be too loud

In Sweden, 'säga sitt' is valued, but don't dominate the conversation. Let others say their 'sitt' too.

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Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert).

Jag har pratat färdigt. Nu har jag sagt ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mitt

The subject is 'Jag', so the pronoun must be 'mitt'.

Which sentence is correct?

The children want to have their say.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Barnen vill säga sitt.

'Barnen' is the subject, so we use the reflexive 'sitt'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

A politician after an election loss.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Folket har sagt sitt.

Politicians refer to the voters (the people) having made their decision.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Varför är du tyst? B: Jag väntar på min tur att ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: säga mitt

B is talking about themselves, so 'säga mitt' is correct.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert). جای خالی A2

Jag har pratat färdigt. Nu har jag sagt ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mitt

The subject is 'Jag', so the pronoun must be 'mitt'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

The children want to have their say.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Barnen vill säga sitt.

'Barnen' is the subject, so we use the reflexive 'sitt'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

A politician after an election loss.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Folket har sagt sitt.

Politicians refer to the voters (the people) having made their decision.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Varför är du tyst? B: Jag väntar på min tur att ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: säga mitt

B is talking about themselves, so 'säga mitt' is correct.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Yes, it is very common in written contexts like emails, blogs, or newspaper columns.

No, it's very neutral. However, saying 'Nu har du sagt ditt' can be a bit dismissive if said with a sharp tone.

'Tycka' is the verb 'to think/opine'. 'Säga sitt' is the act of expressing that opinion in a group.

In the dictionary form, yes. But in practice, it changes to match the person (mitt, ditt, etc.).

No, 'sitt' is always in the neuter form in this idiom, regardless of what 'opinion' word you might be thinking of.

Absolutely. It's a staple of Swedish business language.

Yes, 'Vi vill säga vårt' or 'De sa sitt'.

Yes: 'Jag sa mitt' (I had my say).

Yes, 'Låt barnen säga sitt' is a common phrase.

No, it is standard Swedish used throughout the country.

'Att avge ett yttrande' is the very formal legal/bureaucratic version.

It's a bit clinical for romance, but you could use it during a serious relationship talk.

عبارات مرتبط

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Säga ifrån

similar

To speak up against something

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Säga till

similar

To notify or tell someone off

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Ha sitt på det torra

builds on

To be safe/secure

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Få sista ordet

similar

To have the last word

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Tala ur skägget

contrast

To speak clearly/stop mumbling

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