Signification
To investigate something in more detail.
Contexte culturel
This phrase is a cornerstone of 'konsensuskultur'. Swedes prefer to avoid making snap decisions in favor of thorough investigation and group agreement. In a Swedish workplace, saying this isn't necessarily a 'no'. It's a sign of respect for the complexity of the task. The word 'sak' has deep roots in the Nordic 'Ting' (assembly), where 'saker' were legal matters to be discussed by the community.
The 'Buy Time' Strategy
Use this phrase in meetings when you don't have an answer. It makes you sound smart and diligent rather than unprepared.
Don't forget 'på'!
Leaving out 'på' is the most common mistake for English speakers. 'Titta saken' is incorrect.
Signification
To investigate something in more detail.
The 'Buy Time' Strategy
Use this phrase in meetings when you don't have an answer. It makes you sound smart and diligent rather than unprepared.
Don't forget 'på'!
Leaving out 'på' is the most common mistake for English speakers. 'Titta saken' is incorrect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and noun form.
Jag kan inte svara nu, jag måste titta närmare ___ ___.
The idiom always uses 'på' followed by the definite form 'saken'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a business meeting?
How would you say 'I'll look into it'?
This is the standard professional collocation for investigating a matter.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan vi köpa den här dyra maskinen? B: Nja, vi måste _________________ först.
The word order 'titta närmare på saken' is the most idiomatic.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJag kan inte svara nu, jag måste titta närmare ___ ___.
The idiom always uses 'på' followed by the definite form 'saken'.
How would you say 'I'll look into it'?
This is the standard professional collocation for investigating a matter.
A: Kan vi köpa den här dyra maskinen? B: Nja, vi måste _________________ först.
The word order 'titta närmare på saken' is the most idiomatic.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, 'se närmare på saken' is perfectly fine and slightly more formal.
Usually, yes. Even if there are multiple parts to the problem, 'saken' refers to the 'issue' as a whole.
No, but it sounds serious. Use it with friends when discussing big plans like a trip or a move.
Expressions liées
undersöka saken
synonymTo investigate the matter
gå till botten med något
builds onTo get to the bottom of something
sova på saken
similarTo sleep on it
