Signification
Indicating a sequence in an activity.
Contexte culturel
The 'nummerlapp' (number ticket) is a sacred object. Even if the store is empty, Swedes will often look for the machine to ensure the 'tur' is officially documented. In Swedish schools, children are taught from a very young age to 'vänta på sin tur' (wait for their turn) to speak, which leads to the very orderly (and sometimes slow) nature of Swedish meetings. Norway shares the same phrase ('Det er min tur') and the same cultural obsession with fair queuing and sequence. In the context of international e-sports, Swedish players often use 'my turn' as a direct translation of 'min tur' to signal tactical moves, reflecting their native linguistic structure.
The 'Att' Rule
If you add a verb after the phrase, always use 'att'. Example: 'Det är min tur att... [verb]'.
Don't be 'Lucky'
Remember: 'Jag har tur' = I am lucky. 'Det är min tur' = It is my turn. Mixing them up is the #1 mistake.
Signification
Indicating a sequence in an activity.
The 'Att' Rule
If you add a verb after the phrase, always use 'att'. Example: 'Det är min tur att... [verb]'.
Don't be 'Lucky'
Remember: 'Jag har tur' = I am lucky. 'Det är min tur' = It is my turn. Mixing them up is the #1 mistake.
The Queue is Sacred
In Sweden, saying 'Det är min tur' is a polite way to defend your place in line if someone tries to cut in.
Shorten it!
In casual games, just say 'Min tur!' to sound more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is my turn'.
Det är ___ tur.
'Tur' is an en-word, so we use 'min'.
How do you ask 'Whose turn is it?'
Choose the correct question:
'Vems' is the possessive form of 'vem' (who).
Complete the dialogue.
Anna: 'Jag diskade igår.' Du: 'Okej, då är det ___ tur att diska idag.'
If Anna did it yesterday, the speaker is acknowledging it is their own turn now.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are playing cards and the person before you just finished.
You are announcing your place in the sequence of the game.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet är ___ tur.
'Tur' is an en-word, so we use 'min'.
Choose the correct question:
'Vems' is the possessive form of 'vem' (who).
Anna: 'Jag diskade igår.' Du: 'Okej, då är det ___ tur att diska idag.'
If Anna did it yesterday, the speaker is acknowledging it is their own turn now.
You are playing cards and the person before you just finished.
You are announcing your place in the sequence of the game.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that is incorrect. You must use 'Det är' (It is).
'Tur' is for sequence (whose turn). 'Gång' is for frequency (how many times).
Yes, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
Say 'Det är inte min tur'.
Yes, 'en tur' can mean a short trip or a walk, but in this phrase, it means 'turn'.
Because 'tur' is an 'en'-word (en tur).
Yes, if you are taking turns answering questions in a group interview.
Add 'äntligen': 'Det är äntligen min tur'.
Not really, but 'Nu är det jag' is a very common informal alternative.
Usually, if it's used with the verb 'ha' (to have), it means luck.
Expressions liées
Vems tur är det?
similarWhose turn is it?
Stå i tur
builds onTo be next in line
Nu är det din tur
similarNow it is your turn
Tur i oturen
specialized formLuck in the unluck (a silver lining)
Gå på tur
specialized formTo go for a hike/walk
I sin tur
similarIn turn / consequently
