Signification
To start talking about a specific topic.
Contexte culturel
The 'fika' break is a common place to 'ta upp en diskussion'. Even though it's a coffee break, many important workplace issues are first raised here in an informal setting. Sweden has a 'flat hierarchy'. This means a junior employee is expected to 'ta upp en diskussion' if they see something wrong, without waiting for a manager's permission. Swedes generally avoid 'onödigt tjafs' (unnecessary bickering). 'Ta upp en diskussion' is seen as the 'adult' way to handle a problem before it turns into a conflict. The Swedish media often uses the phrase 'ta upp debatten' when a new controversial topic enters the public sphere, such as immigration or climate change.
The 'Upp' Stress
Always stress 'upp'. If you stress 'ta', you will sound like you are translating literally from English.
Don't over-formalize
Only use this when you want a real conversation. For a quick 'hey', just use 'prata'.
Signification
To start talking about a specific topic.
The 'Upp' Stress
Always stress 'upp'. If you stress 'ta', you will sound like you are translating literally from English.
Don't over-formalize
Only use this when you want a real conversation. For a quick 'hey', just use 'prata'.
The 'Fika' Strategy
If you have a difficult topic to 'ta upp', do it when there is coffee and buns present. It's the Swedish way to soften the blow.
Use with 'skulle vilja'
Pairing it with 'Jag skulle vilja...' (I would like to...) makes you sound very polite and professional.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing particle to complete the phrase.
Jag skulle vilja ta ___ en diskussion om våra semesterplaner.
'Ta upp' is the fixed particle verb meaning to bring something up for discussion.
Which sentence is the most natural for a workplace meeting?
How do you start a talk about the new office rules?
'Ta upp en diskussion' is the standard professional collocation.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. Väcka en fråga, 2. Snacka lite, 3. Ta upp en diskussion
'Väcka en fråga' is formal, 'snacka lite' is casual, and 'ta upp en diskussion' is for serious group topics.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'ta'.
A: Har du pratat med chefen? B: Nej, men jag ska ___ upp en diskussion imorgon.
After 'ska' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form 'ta'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ta Upp vs. Prata
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag skulle vilja ta ___ en diskussion om våra semesterplaner.
'Ta upp' is the fixed particle verb meaning to bring something up for discussion.
How do you start a talk about the new office rules?
'Ta upp en diskussion' is the standard professional collocation.
1. Väcka en fråga, 2. Snacka lite, 3. Ta upp en diskussion
'Väcka en fråga' is formal, 'snacka lite' is casual, and 'ta upp en diskussion' is for serious group topics.
A: Har du pratat med chefen? B: Nej, men jag ska ___ upp en diskussion imorgon.
After 'ska' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form 'ta'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral to formal. It's perfect for work but might be a bit heavy for a casual chat with a best friend.
Yes! 'Ta upp ett problem' is very common and follows the same grammar rules.
The past tense is 'tog upp en diskussion'. Example: 'Igår tog jag upp en diskussion om städningen.'
You can say 'starta en diskussion', but 'ta upp' is more common when you are introducing a topic to a group.
Use 'en' for a new topic and 'diskussionen' if you are returning to a topic everyone already knows about.
No, it can also mean to pick something up physically or to record something (like audio).
'Lyfta' (to lift) is slightly more modern/corporate, but they are mostly interchangeable.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails: 'Jag skriver för att ta upp en diskussion om...'
In Sweden, it's usually seen as constructive, as long as you do it politely.
You say 'ta upp det'. Note that 'det' goes after 'upp'.
Expressions liées
lyfta en fråga
similarTo raise an issue
väcka en fråga
specialized formTo awaken/bring up a question
beröra ett ämne
similarTo touch upon a subject
avsluta en diskussion
contrastTo end a discussion
ta upp kampen
builds onTo take up the fight
