B2 Idiom Neutre

sätta fingret på

put one's finger on

Signification

To identify the exact problem.

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Contexte culturel

Swedes value 'lagom' (just the right amount) and efficiency. This phrase is a tool for efficiency. Similar usage is found in Norway and Denmark, reflecting shared linguistic roots. The idiom is used globally in business to mean 'root cause analysis'. Used in humanities to describe identifying subtle themes.

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Use the negative

It is most natural when you are struggling to find an answer. Use 'Jag kan inte sätta fingret på det'.

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Be precise

Swedes appreciate when you can articulate your thoughts clearly. This phrase shows you are trying to be precise.

Signification

To identify the exact problem.

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Use the negative

It is most natural when you are struggling to find an answer. Use 'Jag kan inte sätta fingret på det'.

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Be precise

Swedes appreciate when you can articulate your thoughts clearly. This phrase shows you are trying to be precise.

Teste-toi

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Jag kan inte ____ fingret på vad som är fel.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : sätta

The idiom is 'sätta fingret på'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Han satte fingret på problemet.

The correct preposition is 'på'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Varför fungerar inte koden?' B: 'Jag vet inte, jag kan inte ____.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : sätta fingret på det

This is the standard idiomatic response.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

3 exercices
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

Jag kan inte ____ fingret på vad som är fel.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : sätta

The idiom is 'sätta fingret på'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Han satte fingret på problemet.

The correct preposition is 'på'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: 'Varför fungerar inte koden?' B: 'Jag vet inte, jag kan inte ____.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : sätta fingret på det

This is the standard idiomatic response.

🎉 Score : /3

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

No, it is for problems or situations, not for identifying people.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a meeting.

Expressions liées

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Pricka rätt

synonym

To hit the mark

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Hitta kärnan

similar

To find the core

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Gå till botten med

builds on

To get to the bottom of

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