Signification
Requesting a demonstration.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value practical help. Asking 'Kan du visa mig?' is often preferred over asking for a long verbal explanation because it gets straight to the point. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is identical, but the tone might be even more direct. Politeness is shown through helpfulness rather than flowery language. In Swedish offices, there is little hierarchy. A junior employee can easily ask a senior manager 'Kan du visa mig hur du gjorde den där rapporten?' without it being awkward. Sweden is highly digitized. You will often hear this phrase used with smartphones and apps, even among the elderly who are very tech-savvy.
Pronunciation of 'mig'
Always pronounce 'mig' as 'mey'. If you say 'migg', you will sound like you are reading from a 17th-century textbook!
The 'Hur' Add-on
Add 'hur' (how) to make it more specific: 'Kan du visa mig hur man gör?' (Can you show me how one does it?)
Signification
Requesting a demonstration.
Pronunciation of 'mig'
Always pronounce 'mig' as 'mey'. If you say 'migg', you will sound like you are reading from a 17th-century textbook!
The 'Hur' Add-on
Add 'hur' (how) to make it more specific: 'Kan du visa mig hur man gör?' (Can you show me how one does it?)
Body Language
When asking this, it's common to hold out the object you need help with (like a phone or a map) to make the request clearer.
Don't be too bossy
Always add a 'tack' (thanks) or 'snälla' (please) to keep the interaction friendly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask someone to show you the way.
Kan du ____ mig vägen?
'Visa' is the correct verb for 'show'. 'Se' means 'see', 'titta' means 'look', and 'gå' means 'walk'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for a demonstration?
Choose the best option:
Using 'Skulle du kunna' (Would you be able to) adds a layer of politeness suitable for formal or respectful situations.
Complete the dialogue in a shop.
Customer: Ursäkta, var finns kaffet? Staff: Det står där borta. Customer: Jag ser det inte. ____?
The customer can't see the coffee, so asking the staff to 'show me' is the logical next step.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and they mention a new painting they bought.
You want to see the physical painting, so 'visa' is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKan du ____ mig vägen?
'Visa' is the correct verb for 'show'. 'Se' means 'see', 'titta' means 'look', and 'gå' means 'walk'.
Choose the best option:
Using 'Skulle du kunna' (Would you be able to) adds a layer of politeness suitable for formal or respectful situations.
Customer: Ursäkta, var finns kaffet? Staff: Det står där borta. Customer: Jag ser det inte. ____?
The customer can't see the coffee, so asking the staff to 'show me' is the logical next step.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and they mention a new painting they bought.
You want to see the physical painting, so 'visa' is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is neutral and perfectly acceptable. For extra politeness, use 'Skulle du kunna visa mig?'.
It's a historical remnant. The spelling stayed the same while the pronunciation evolved to be easier to say in fast speech.
Yes, 'Visa mig pengarna!' works, though it sounds like a movie quote.
'Visa' is to show or demonstrate; 'peka' is specifically to point with a finger.
It's a bit too direct. Better to start with 'Ursäkta' (Excuse me) and 'Kan du...'.
Change 'mig' to 'henne': 'Kan du visa henne?'.
Yes, 'De visar en bra film' means 'They are showing a good movie'.
Absolutely. It's very common when asking for screenshots or photos.
Use 'Visa mig runt'.
No, the travel document is 'ett visum' in Swedish.
Expressions liées
Får jag se?
similarMay I see?
Hjälp mig
builds onHelp me
Förklara för mig
contrastExplain to me
Peka ut
specialized formPoint out
Visa vägen
specialized formShow the way
