Signification
Having confidence in another person.
Contexte culturel
Sweden is a 'high-trust' society. This means people generally trust the government, the police, and even strangers. This is called 'tillit'. In Swedish workplaces, 'lita på' is essential for the flat hierarchy. Managers trust employees to do their work without being watched. Breaking someone's trust (att svika någons förtroende) is one of the worst social mistakes you can make in Sweden. Swedes are very quick to adopt digital systems (like BankID) because they 'litar på' the security and the institutions behind them.
The 'På' Rule
Never forget the 'på'. It's the bridge between the verb and the person you trust.
Lita vs Tro
Don't say you 'lita på' a religion. That's for 'tro på'.
Signification
Having confidence in another person.
The 'På' Rule
Never forget the 'på'. It's the bridge between the verb and the person you trust.
Lita vs Tro
Don't say you 'lita på' a religion. That's for 'tro på'.
Blind Trust
Use 'lita blint på' to say you trust someone without any doubt or evidence.
The Swedish Tillit
Remember that trust is a default in Sweden. Use this phrase to acknowledge that social bond.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jag litar ___ dig.
The verb 'lita' always takes the preposition 'på' in modern Swedish.
Which sentence is correct for 'I trust that the bus is coming'?
Choose the correct sentence:
You need 'på' and 'att' when followed by a clause.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are common collocations with 'lita på'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan jag berätta en hemlighet för dig? B: Ja, du kan ____ på mig.
In the context of secrets, 'lita' is the correct verb for reliability.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Lita På vs. Tro På
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag litar ___ dig.
The verb 'lita' always takes the preposition 'på' in modern Swedish.
Choose the correct sentence:
You need 'på' and 'att' when followed by a clause.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with 'lita på'.
A: Kan jag berätta en hemlighet för dig? B: Ja, du kan ____ på mig.
In the context of secrets, 'lita' is the correct verb for reliability.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but usually for objects that perform a function, like a car, a watch, or a GPS. You wouldn't 'lita på' a rock.
'Lita på' is everyday trust. 'Förlita sig på' is more formal and often means you are dependent on that thing.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Jag litar inte på dig.
No, that is a common mistake. It must be 'på'.
The most common nouns are 'tillit' (general trust) and 'förtroende' (confidence in someone).
No, it is a regular Group 1 verb (litar, litade, litat).
Yes, for example: 'Ni kan lita på att jag alltid gör mitt bästa.'
Yes, 'rely on' and 'trust' are both covered by 'lita på'.
It means 'trust your gut feeling'.
Expressions liées
tro på
similarTo believe in
förlita sig på
specialized formTo rely on
ha förtroende för
synonymTo have confidence in
svika någons förtroende
contrastTo betray someone's trust
