Signification
To express a valid argument.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value 'samförstånd' (mutual understanding). Using this phrase shows you are willing to listen, which is highly respected in Swedish social and professional life. In Swedish flat hierarchies, even a boss will say 'Du har en poäng' to an intern. It’s not a sign of weakness, but of a healthy work environment. In Swedish universities, seminars are built on the idea of 'ha en poäng.' Students are encouraged to find 'poänger' in each other's work. On Swedish Twitter or Facebook, 'Bra poäng!' is a very common way to support someone's post without writing a long comment.
Add 'faktiskt'
Say 'Du har faktiskt en poäng' to sound more like a native. It adds a touch of pleasant surprise to your agreement.
Don't use 'ett'
Always use 'en poäng'. Using 'ett' is a very common beginner mistake that marks you as a learner immediately.
Signification
To express a valid argument.
Add 'faktiskt'
Say 'Du har faktiskt en poäng' to sound more like a native. It adds a touch of pleasant surprise to your agreement.
Don't use 'ett'
Always use 'en poäng'. Using 'ett' is a very common beginner mistake that marks you as a learner immediately.
The 'Yes, but' strategy
Swedes often use 'Du har en poäng, men...' to disagree politely. It's the ultimate social lubricant.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the sentence.
Jag håller inte med om allt, men du har en ______.
'Poäng' is the correct word for a valid argument.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right option:
'Poäng' is an 'en' word and needs the indefinite article in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi borde nog boka bordet nu. B: ______.
This is the natural way to agree with a suggestion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Där har du en poäng'?
The phrase is used for intellectual validity.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag håller inte med om allt, men du har en ______.
'Poäng' is the correct word for a valid argument.
Select the right option:
'Poäng' is an 'en' word and needs the indefinite article in this context.
A: Vi borde nog boka bordet nu. B: ______.
This is the natural way to agree with a suggestion.
When would you say 'Där har du en poäng'?
The phrase is used for intellectual validity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsUsually no. 'Du har en poäng' means you have *a* valid argument. 'Du har poängen' would mean you have *the* (only) point, which sounds strange.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or a stranger.
The plural is 'poäng' (same as singular). 'De har många bra poänger.'
Yes, but it means 'to have a score/point' literally. 'Laget har tio poäng.'
Not exactly. 'Du har rätt' means you are correct. 'Du har en poäng' means your argument is valid, even if I don't fully agree yet.
Expressions liées
Ha rätt
similarTo be correct
Stämma
similarTo be correct/match
Missa poängen
contrastTo miss the point
Poängtera
builds onTo emphasize
Hålla med
similarTo agree
