Signification
To reject or disagree with something.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish politics, 'att ta avstånd' is a mandatory ritual. If a member of a party says something controversial, the leader *must* use this exact phrase within 24 hours or they are seen as complicit. Companies use this phrase in 'Sustainability Reports' (Hållbarhetsredovisningar) to show they don't work with suppliers who use child labor or harm the environment. The hashtag #jagtaravstånd often trends when there is a social movement against hate speech or specific government policies. In Swedish universities, researchers use 'ta avstånd från' to clarify that they don't support older, debunked theories in their field.
Use it in Job Interviews
If asked about how you handle conflict, say you 'ta avstånd från' unprofessional behavior. It makes you sound mature and principled.
Don't over-use it
If you 'ta avstånd' from everything, you sound like a politician. Use it only for things that truly matter.
Signification
To reject or disagree with something.
Use it in Job Interviews
If asked about how you handle conflict, say you 'ta avstånd från' unprofessional behavior. It makes you sound mature and principled.
Don't over-use it
If you 'ta avstånd' from everything, you sound like a politician. Use it only for things that truly matter.
The 'Passive' Distance
Swedes often 'ta avstånd' by simply not showing up. But using the phrase makes the rejection 'official'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Statsministern valde att ta avstånd ____ de våldsamma protesterna.
The phrase is always 'ta avstånd från'.
Which sentence is most natural for a formal news report?
The party leader rejected the racist comments.
'Ta avstånd från' is the standard formal way to express rejection in Swedish media.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs
These are all related but have different nuances.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Har du hört vad chefen sa om bonusarna? B: Ja, det var hemskt. Jag ____ verkligen ____ det.
The full phrase 'tar avstånd från' is needed to express the rejection.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ta avstånd vs. Hålla avstånd
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesStatsministern valde att ta avstånd ____ de våldsamma protesterna.
The phrase is always 'ta avstånd från'.
The party leader rejected the racist comments.
'Ta avstånd från' is the standard formal way to express rejection in Swedish media.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related but have different nuances.
A: Har du hört vad chefen sa om bonusarna? B: Ja, det var hemskt. Jag ____ verkligen ____ det.
The full phrase 'tar avstånd från' is needed to express the rejection.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's very strong. It implies you no longer want to be associated with them because of their actions or values.
No. 'Ogilla' is just a feeling. 'Ta avstånd från' is an action or a statement of rejection.
Because you are moving away FROM the object. Think of it as creating a gap starting from that point.
Yes, if the context is already clear. 'Han sa något dumt, så jag tog avstånd.'
Yes, teams often 'tar avstånd' from hooliganism or doping.
The noun is 'ett avståndstagande'.
A little bit. With friends, you might say 'Jag köper inte det' (I don't buy that) or 'Jag håller inte med'.
Only if you are making a joke about a food you find morally offensive (like surströmming). Otherwise, it's too heavy.
It's the first step of 'cancelling' someone in a Swedish context—publicly stating you don't support them.
Use the adverb 'kraftfullt' or 'bestämt'. 'Jag tar bestämt avstånd från...'
Expressions liées
distansera sig från
synonymTo distance oneself from.
markera mot
similarTo make a stand against.
vända ryggen åt
contrastTo turn one's back on.
hålla avstånd
confusingTo keep physical distance.
