Signification
Committing an error.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value 'ärlighet' (honesty). Admitting a mistake quickly is seen as more important than being perfect. It's common for bosses to admit mistakes to their teams. Similar to Sweden, but perhaps even more direct. Mistakes are treated as technical errors to be fixed immediately without much emotional fuss. In American business culture, 'making a mistake' is often framed as a 'learning opportunity'. In Sweden, it's framed more as a simple fact of life that requires a practical solution. While Swedes admit mistakes to be transparent, in Japan, admitting a mistake often involves a deep apology (ojigi) to maintain social harmony (wa).
The 'Do' Rule
Always remember: in Swedish, you DO a mistake, you don't MAKE it. Think of it as a task you performed incorrectly.
Gender Alert
It's always 'ett misstag'. Saying 'en misstag' is one of the most common mistakes learners make!
Signification
Committing an error.
The 'Do' Rule
Always remember: in Swedish, you DO a mistake, you don't MAKE it. Think of it as a task you performed incorrectly.
Gender Alert
It's always 'ett misstag'. Saying 'en misstag' is one of the most common mistakes learners make!
Softening the Blow
Add 'råka' before 'göra' to sound less intentional: 'Jag råkade göra ett misstag'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Jag ______ ett misstag igår.
The word 'igår' (yesterday) signals that we need the past tense.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right article for 'misstag'.
'Misstag' is an 'ett-word', so it requires the article 'ett'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför är du sen? B: Förlåt, jag ______ ett misstag och tog fel buss.
In Swedish, you 'do' (göra) a mistake.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You accidentally deleted a file at work. What do you say?
This is the standard way to admit a professional error.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Göra vs Begå
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ______ ett misstag igår.
The word 'igår' (yesterday) signals that we need the past tense.
Select the right article for 'misstag'.
'Misstag' is an 'ett-word', so it requires the article 'ett'.
A: Varför är du sen? B: Förlåt, jag ______ ett misstag och tog fel buss.
In Swedish, you 'do' (göra) a mistake.
You accidentally deleted a file at work. What do you say?
This is the standard way to admit a professional error.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, you must use the verb 'göra' (do). 'Maka ett misstag' is not Swedish.
It is neutral. It works in almost every situation.
It is also 'misstag' in the indefinite plural. 'Många misstag'.
You say 'Jag ber om ursäkt för misstaget'.
'Fel' is 'wrong' (adjective/noun), 'misstag' is the specific event of an error.
Usually no. For crimes, use 'begå ett brott'.
Only with close colleagues. It's quite informal.
Ett stort misstag.
It is an 'ett' word.
Gjorde.
Yes, if you mean 'I am wrong' about a fact.
Yes, especially in pop songs about relationships.
Like 'yurra' with a soft 'y'.
You can just say 'Jag gjorde fel'.
Expressions liées
Begå ett misstag
synonymTo commit a mistake
Klanta sig
informalTo screw up / be clumsy
Råka
similarTo happen to / accidentally do
Ha fel
contrastTo be wrong
Missa
builds onTo miss
