Signification
Attempting something a second time.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the Swedish value of 'uthållighet' (perseverance). It is common to hear this in sports commentary, especially during winter sports like skiing. In Swedish 'fika' meetings, if a proposal is rejected, the leader might say 'Vi gör ett nytt försök' to signal that the idea isn't dead, just needs revision. Sweden has a generous 'omtentamen' (re-exam) system. 'Göra ett nytt försök' is the standard way to describe this process. On Swedish Instagram or TikTok, influencers often use this phrase when a DIY project or a recipe fails in a 'fail video'.
The 'Ett' Rule
Always remember 'ett försök'. This helps you get the adjective 'nytt' right every time.
Don't use 'Ta'
Even though English says 'take a shot', Swedish never uses 'ta' with 'försök'.
Signification
Attempting something a second time.
The 'Ett' Rule
Always remember 'ett försök'. This helps you get the adjective 'nytt' right every time.
Don't use 'Ta'
Even though English says 'take a shot', Swedish never uses 'ta' with 'försök'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Jag misslyckades med kakan, så jag ska ______ ett ______ försök.
In Swedish, you 'göra' (do/make) an attempt, and 'försök' is an 'ett' word, so the adjective must be 'nytt'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
'Gjorde' is the past tense of 'göra', and 'ett nytt försök' is the correct noun phrase.
Match the situation to the most natural response.
Situation: Your friend's computer crashed while they were writing an email.
This is the standard way to encourage someone to try a technical task again.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tentan var jättesvår, jag blev underkänd.' B: 'Vad tråkigt! Ska du ______?'
While 'prova igen' is possible, 'göra ett nytt försök' is the most common way to talk about retaking an exam.
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Aides visuelles
When to use 'Göra ett nytt försök'
School
- • Exams
- • Homework
- • Essays
Tech
- • Passwords
- • Restarts
- • Installs
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag misslyckades med kakan, så jag ska ______ ett ______ försök.
In Swedish, you 'göra' (do/make) an attempt, and 'försök' is an 'ett' word, so the adjective must be 'nytt'.
Choose the correct option:
'Gjorde' is the past tense of 'göra', and 'ett nytt försök' is the correct noun phrase.
Situation: Your friend's computer crashed while they were writing an email.
This is the standard way to encourage someone to try a technical task again.
A: 'Tentan var jättesvår, jag blev underkänd.' B: 'Vad tråkigt! Ska du ______?'
While 'prova igen' is possible, 'göra ett nytt försök' is the most common way to talk about retaking an exam.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! That means 'make one more attempt'. It is very common.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or at work.
'Försök' is an attempt. 'Prov' is a test or an exam.
Because 'försök' is an 'ett-word' (neuter gender).
Expressions liées
Försöka igen
synonymTo try again
Ta en ny vända
similarTake another turn/lap
Ge upp
contrastTo give up
Göra om, göra rätt
builds onDo it over, do it right
