Signification
To state firmly that something is certain.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish public discourse, 'fakta' (facts) are sacred. Using 'det råder ingen tvekan om' is a way to align oneself with objective truth, which is highly valued in a society that prides itself on rationality. Decisions in Swedish companies are often made through 'konsensus' (consensus). This phrase is used to signal that a consensus has been reached and it's time to move to the implementation phase. Swedish universities emphasize critical thinking. However, when a conclusion is robust, this phrase is the standard way to present it in a thesis or research paper. In Swedish law, the concept of 'beyond reasonable doubt' is often expressed using this phrase in court judgments.
Use it in Writing
This is a 'magic phrase' for Swedish essays. It instantly elevates your writing from B1 to B2/C1 level.
Don't overdo it
If you use it in every paragraph, you'll sound like a robot or a very aggressive politician.
Signification
To state firmly that something is certain.
Use it in Writing
This is a 'magic phrase' for Swedish essays. It instantly elevates your writing from B1 to B2/C1 level.
Don't overdo it
If you use it in every paragraph, you'll sound like a robot or a very aggressive politician.
The 'Om' is Key
Swedes are very sensitive to correct prepositions. Forgetting 'om' is a dead giveaway that you're a learner.
Teste-toi
Fyll i det saknade ordet (Fill in the missing word).
Det ______ ingen tvekan om att vi kommer att vinna.
'Råder' is the standard verb used in this formal collocation.
Vilket alternativ är mest formellt? (Which alternative is most formal?)
Hur uttrycker du säkerhet i en tidningsartikel?
This phrase is the hallmark of formal Swedish journalism.
Matcha det formella uttrycket med det informella. (Match the formal expression with the informal one.)
Matcha paren:
Both mean 'there is no doubt about it' but in different registers.
Välj det bästa svaret för att låta professionell. (Choose the best answer to sound professional.)
Chef: 'Är du säker på att vi kan leverera i tid?' Du: '_________________.'
This answer conveys professional confidence and certainty.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet ______ ingen tvekan om att vi kommer att vinna.
'Råder' is the standard verb used in this formal collocation.
Hur uttrycker du säkerhet i en tidningsartikel?
This phrase is the hallmark of formal Swedish journalism.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Both mean 'there is no doubt about it' but in different registers.
Chef: 'Är du säker på att vi kan leverera i tid?' Du: '_________________.'
This answer conveys professional confidence and certainty.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is grammatically correct and common in speech, but 'Det råder ingen tvekan' is more idiomatic and formal.
'Tvekan' is more like 'hesitation', while 'tvivel' is deeper 'doubt'. In this phrase, they are mostly interchangeable.
Prepositions are often arbitrary. In Swedish, you have doubt 'about' (om) something, just like in English.
Only if you're being serious or slightly dramatic. For a normal 'I'm sure', use 'Helt klart'.
It means 'prevails' or 'rules'. It's used for states like silence, peace, or doubt.
It is 'ingen tvekan' because 'tvekan' is an en-word (en tvekan).
It's common in spoken Swedish to drop 'om', but in writing, you should always keep it.
Yes, it is equally common and formal in Finland-Swedish.
You can say 'Det råder viss tvekan om...'.
'Det råder stor osäkerhet' (There is great uncertainty).
Expressions liées
utan tvekan
similarwithout doubt
det råder inget tvivel om
synonymthere is no doubt about
det råder delade meningar
contrastopinions are divided
det råder tystnad
builds onsilence prevails
