Signification
To be annoyed or finished with something.
Contexte culturel
Swedes often use 'trött på' to bond over shared frustrations like the weather or public transport (SJ). It's a key part of 'fika' conversations. In Swedish offices, saying you are 'trött på' a process is a common way to suggest improvement without being too aggressive. The term 'digital trötthet' (digital tiredness) is a common topic in Swedish media, referring to being fed up with screens. Parents frequently use this phrase with children to set boundaries without shouting.
The 'Enough' Rule
If you can replace the phrase with 'fed up with' in English, use 'trött på' in Swedish.
Plural Agreement
Don't forget to add the 'a' for plural subjects: 'De är tröttA på...'
Signification
To be annoyed or finished with something.
The 'Enough' Rule
If you can replace the phrase with 'fed up with' in English, use 'trött på' in Swedish.
Plural Agreement
Don't forget to add the 'a' for plural subjects: 'De är tröttA på...'
Sound more native
Use 'så' (so) for emphasis: 'Jag är SÅ trött på det här!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'trött' and the correct preposition.
Vi är ______ ______ att vänta på tåget.
'Vi' is plural, so we need 'trötta'. The fixed preposition is 'på'.
Which sentence means 'I am annoyed with my phone'?
Choose the correct option:
'Trött på' is the only form that means 'annoyed with' or 'fed up with'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Vill du ha mer kaffe? B: Nej tack, jag har druckit fem koppar. Jag är ______ ______ kaffe nu.
After five cups, you are 'fed up' or 'done' with coffee for the moment.
Match the feeling to the Swedish sentence.
You have been working for 12 hours and want to sleep.
If you are physically sleepy, you just say 'Jag är trött' without 'på'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common things to be 'trött på'
Weather
- • Regn
- • Snö
- • Mörker
Work
- • Möten
- • Chefen
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi är ______ ______ att vänta på tåget.
'Vi' is plural, so we need 'trötta'. The fixed preposition is 'på'.
Choose the correct option:
'Trött på' is the only form that means 'annoyed with' or 'fed up with'.
A: Vill du ha mer kaffe? B: Nej tack, jag har druckit fem koppar. Jag är ______ ______ kaffe nu.
After five cups, you are 'fed up' or 'done' with coffee for the moment.
You have been working for 12 hours and want to sleep.
If you are physically sleepy, you just say 'Jag är trött' without 'på'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, it's very common. 'Jag är trött på honom' means you are fed up with his behavior.
'Less på' is more informal and slightly more common in northern Sweden, but they mean the same thing.
It can be, depending on your tone. It's a direct way to express annoyance, so use it carefully with superiors.
Use the verb form: 'Jag börjar tröttna på det här.'
Yes, but it means something else. 'Trött i benen' means your legs are physically tired.
Use 'att' if a verb follows: 'trött på att springa'. Use just 'på' if a noun follows: 'trött på regn'.
Expressions liées
tröttna på
similarTo become tired of something.
ha fått nog av
synonymTo have had enough of.
vara less på
synonymTo be fed up with.
vara mätt på
similarTo be satiated/full of.
