Signification
To view a situation from a different angle.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish 'fika' culture, disagreements are often softened by this phrase to maintain social harmony (trevlig stämning). Flat hierarchies in Swedish companies mean that even junior employees are encouraged to offer 'ett annat perspektiv' during meetings. Public service media (SVT/SR) has a mandate to show 'olika perspektiv' (different perspectives) on every news story. Critical thinking (kritiskt tänkande) is a core value in Swedish schools, where students are graded on their ability to see things from multiple angles.
Use 'ur' for extra points
While 'från' is common, using 'ur' makes you sound more like a native speaker who has mastered Swedish prepositions.
Don't forget the 't'
Since 'perspektiv' is an 'ett' noun, always say 'annat', never 'annan'.
Signification
To view a situation from a different angle.
Use 'ur' for extra points
While 'från' is common, using 'ur' makes you sound more like a native speaker who has mastered Swedish prepositions.
Don't forget the 't'
Since 'perspektiv' is an 'ett' noun, always say 'annat', never 'annan'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and adjective ending.
Vi måste se saken ___ ett ann___ perspektiv.
The preposition is 'ur' and the adjective 'annat' must match the 'ett' noun 'perspektiv'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask someone to be empathetic?
How do you say 'Try to see it from my side'?
This is the standard idiomatic expression for empathy.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag hatar regn! B: Men om du ______, så är det bra för blommorna.
B is offering a different, positive viewpoint on the rain.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVi måste se saken ___ ett ann___ perspektiv.
The preposition is 'ur' and the adjective 'annat' must match the 'ett' noun 'perspektiv'.
How do you say 'Try to see it from my side'?
This is the standard idiomatic expression for empathy.
A: Jag hatar regn! B: Men om du ______, så är det bra för blommorna.
B is offering a different, positive viewpoint on the rain.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct and very common in spoken Swedish. 'Ur' is just slightly more formal/idiomatic.
No, you can say 'se det ur ett annat perspektiv' if the context is already clear.
Expressions liées
Se saken ur en annan synvinkel
synonymTo see the matter from another angle.
Vända och vrida på saken
similarTo examine something from every possible angle.
Se saken i ett nytt ljus
similarTo see something in a new light.
Ha öppet sinne
builds onTo have an open mind.
