Signification
Asking someone to speak or inform.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value 'rak kommunikation' (straight communication). Using 'tala om' is seen as being helpful and clear rather than bossy. In the flat hierarchy of Swedish offices, 'tala om' is used by everyone to keep everyone informed, regardless of rank. Influencers often use 'Tala om i kommentarerna' to drive engagement, reflecting a culture that encourages sharing opinions. Official documents use 'tala om' to specify what the citizen must disclose to the state.
The 'För' Rule
Always use 'för' if you are telling a person. 'Tala om för mig' is the most common phrase you'll use.
Stress Matters
If you don't stress the 'om', Swedes might think you are just starting a long discussion about a topic.
Signification
Asking someone to speak or inform.
The 'För' Rule
Always use 'för' if you are telling a person. 'Tala om för mig' is the most common phrase you'll use.
Stress Matters
If you don't stress the 'om', Swedes might think you are just starting a long discussion about a topic.
Be Direct
Don't be afraid to use 'Tala om...' when you need info. It's not rude in Sweden; it's clear.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing particle to mean 'tell'.
Kan du tala ___ vad du heter?
'Tala om' is the particle verb meaning 'to tell' or 'inform'.
Which sentence means 'She told me the secret'?
Choose the correct translation:
You need 'om' for 'tell' and 'för' to indicate who you told it to.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag vet inte vägen. B: Vänta, jag ska ____ för dig.
'Tala om den' (tell it [the way]) is the most natural way to offer information.
Match the sentence to the situation.
'Skylten talar om att det är stängt.'
'Tala om' is used for signs indicating information.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Tala vs. Tala Om
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKan du tala ___ vad du heter?
'Tala om' is the particle verb meaning 'to tell' or 'inform'.
Choose the correct translation:
You need 'om' for 'tell' and 'för' to indicate who you told it to.
A: Jag vet inte vägen. B: Vänta, jag ska ____ för dig.
'Tala om den' (tell it [the way]) is the most natural way to offer information.
'Skylten talar om att det är stängt.'
'Tala om' is used for signs indicating information.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot necessarily. 'Tala om' is for facts, 'berätta' is for stories. Both can be used informally.
No, 'säg om' means 'say again' (repeat). Use 'tala om' for 'tell'.
In Swedish, you tell information *for* someone. It's a grammatical requirement for this verb.
Yes, 'Boken talar om hur man bygger ett hus' (The book tells how to build a house).
Yes, it's very common. 'Tala om när du är framme' (Tell me when you are there).
The past tense is 'talade om'.
Yes, but 'nämna' is more specific for 'mention'.
Yes, many Swedish pop songs use it for emotional revelations.
Yes, especially for secrets: 'Tala om hemligheten'.
Only if you stress the word 'tala'. If you stress 'om', it means 'tell'.
Expressions liées
berätta
similarto tell a story
säga till
similarto notify/let know
upplysa
specialized formto enlighten/inform formally
nämna
similarto mention
skvallra
specialized formto gossip/tattle
