Signification
To try to do something.
Contexte culturel
Swedes often use 'göra ett försök' to avoid appearing overconfident. It aligns with the cultural value of humility. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is identical, but the tone can sometimes be more direct and pragmatic. In business meetings, saying 'vi bör göra ett försök' is a common way to suggest a pilot project or a new strategy without committing to a full-scale launch. Commentators use it to describe athletes pushing their limits, emphasizing the effort over the result.
The 'Y' sound
Remember that 'göra' starts with a 'Y' sound. If you say it with a hard 'G', Swedes might not understand you immediately.
Don't 'Take' it
Never say 'ta ett försök'. It's the most common giveaway that you are translating from English.
Signification
To try to do something.
The 'Y' sound
Remember that 'göra' starts with a 'Y' sound. If you say it with a hard 'G', Swedes might not understand you immediately.
Don't 'Take' it
Never say 'ta ett försök'. It's the most common giveaway that you are translating from English.
Add 'tappert'
If you failed at something but want to sound funny or humble, say 'Jag gjorde ett tappert försök' (I made a brave attempt). It's a very native-sounding expression.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Igår ______ jag ett försök att baka bröd.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preterite).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I will give it a try'?
In Swedish, you 'do' (göra) an attempt, you don't 'take' (ta) it.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Kan du fixa min cykel? B: Jag är ingen expert, men ________________.
B is saying they aren't an expert but will try to help.
Match the adjective with the type of attempt.
Match 'Tappert', 'Misslyckat', and 'Sista'.
These are common collocations used with 'försök'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Göra ett försök' vs others
Göra ett försök
- • Solving a puzzle
- • Speaking a language
- • Fixing a bike
Prova
- • Jeans
- • A new app
- • A bicycle (test ride)
Smaka
- • Soup
- • Coffee
- • Cake
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIgår ______ jag ett försök att baka bröd.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preterite).
How do you say 'I will give it a try'?
In Swedish, you 'do' (göra) an attempt, you don't 'take' (ta) it.
A: Kan du fixa min cykel? B: Jag är ingen expert, men ________________.
B is saying they aren't an expert but will try to help.
Match 'Tappert', 'Misslyckat', and 'Sista'.
These are common collocations used with 'försök'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNot necessarily, but it sounds more deliberate. 'Försöka' is a general verb, while 'göra ett försök' highlights the specific instance of trying.
Yes! It's very common when someone is trying to break a record or score a goal.
The plural is 'göra flera försök' (make several attempts).
No, 'göra ett prov' means to take a test/exam in school. It's not the same as making an attempt.
It is always 'ett försök'.
You can say 'Jag ska ge det ett försök' or simply 'Jag testar!'.
No, it actually implies there is a risk of failure, which is why it's a 'try'.
Yes, but be careful. You might want to use stronger words like 'genomföra' (carry out) if you want to sound very confident.
'Försök' is an attempt; 'test' is a structured trial to see if something works.
Only if the food is very difficult to eat (like a giant burger challenge). Otherwise, use 'smaka'.
Yes, for the preterite. You can also use 'har gjort' for the present perfect.
Yes, it is standard Swedish used everywhere from Malmö to Kiruna.
Yes, 'göra ett försök att bjuda ut någon' (make an attempt to ask someone out) is common.
A failed attempt.
Expressions liées
ge det en chans
synonymGive it a chance
prova på
similarTo try out a hobby or activity
testa lyckan
idiomTry one's luck
ge upp
contrastTo give up
ha ett försök kvar
builds onTo have one try left
