معنی
to be hurt by someone's words
زمینه فرهنگی
Swedes often use this phrase to avoid direct confrontation. Instead of saying 'You were mean', they say 'I took offense', which focuses on their own feeling rather than your action. In Swedish 'fika' culture, maintaining a positive vibe is crucial. If someone 'tar illa vid sig', it's seen as a serious break in the social fabric that needs to be addressed with an apology. The Swedish media often uses 'anmälningar' (reports) to the Swedish Press Council when people 'tar illa vid sig' of news coverage. It's a formal way of expressing social hurt. On Swedish Twitter/X, 'kränkt' (violated/offended) is often used as a more aggressive version of 'ta illa vid sig', sometimes used mockingly by others.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. If you say 'Han tog illa vid mig', it means he was offended *on my behalf* or because of me, which is rare and confusing.
Don't over-apologize
While 'Tog du illa vid dig?' is polite, using it too much can make you seem insecure in Swedish social settings.
معنی
to be hurt by someone's words
The 'Sig' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. If you say 'Han tog illa vid mig', it means he was offended *on my behalf* or because of me, which is rare and confusing.
Don't over-apologize
While 'Tog du illa vid dig?' is polite, using it too much can make you seem insecure in Swedish social settings.
Conflict Avoidance
If a Swede says 'Jag tog lite illa vid mig', they are actually quite upset. The word 'lite' (a little) is often a softener for a strong feeling.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (mig, dig, sig, oss, er).
Jag hoppas att du inte tog illa vid ___ av min kommentar.
The subject is 'du' (you), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'dig'.
Which sentence is correct?
Someone said something mean to Anna and she is sad.
'Anna' is third person singular, so we use 'sig'. 'Mådde illa' means nauseous.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Förlåt att jag kom sent till din födelsedag. B: Det gör inget, jag ___.
Speaker B is talking about their own feelings, so 'tog inte illa vid mig' (I didn't take offense) is correct.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A politician makes a controversial statement and the public is angry.
When the public is offended by a statement, 'ta illa vid sig' is the standard way to describe it.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Ta illa vid sig vs. Ta åt sig
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJag hoppas att du inte tog illa vid ___ av min kommentar.
The subject is 'du' (you), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'dig'.
Someone said something mean to Anna and she is sad.
'Anna' is third person singular, so we use 'sig'. 'Mådde illa' means nauseous.
A: Förlåt att jag kom sent till din födelsedag. B: Det gör inget, jag ___.
Speaker B is talking about their own feelings, so 'tog inte illa vid mig' (I didn't take offense) is correct.
Situation: A politician makes a controversial statement and the public is angry.
When the public is offended by a statement, 'ta illa vid sig' is the standard way to describe it.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt's neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a professional email or a news report.
No, for physical pain use 'få ont' or 'skada sig'.
'Bli arg' means to be angry. 'Ta illa vid sig' means to be hurt or offended. You can be hurt without being angry.
You say: 'Det var inte min mening att du skulle ta illa vid dig.'
In clear speech, yes. In casual speech, it often blends into the 's' of 'sig', sounding like 'viss-ej'.
Yes, if the film's content was offensive or upsetting to you.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you could say 'inte bry sig' (not care) or 'skaka av sig' (shake it off).
It is 'ta illa vid sig'. Do not add 'det'.
No, it is always used in this reflexive active form.
Extremely. It's one of the most common ways to discuss social friction.
عبارات مرتبط
ta åt sig
similarto take something personally / to accept criticism
bli stött
synonymto be slighted / to be 'bumped'
bli förnärmad
synonymto be offended
må illa
contrastto feel nauseous
ta det personligt
similarto take it personally
bli sårad
builds onto be wounded/hurt
