Signification
To be informed.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish workplaces, 'att ge besked' is a sign of a good leader. Consensus is important, but once a decision is made, everyone needs to 'veta besked' to proceed. The 'Svarskort' (reply card) in wedding invitations often says 'O.S.A' (Om Svar Anhålles), which is a formal way of asking guests to let the couple 'veta besked'. In the housing market, 'veta besked' is used by both real estate agents and bidders to manage the high-stress environment of quick auctions. Swedish parents often use 'veta besked' with children to set clear boundaries or plans for the weekend, reflecting a culture of clear communication within the family.
Use it for RSVPs
When inviting Swedes to an event, always include a date for when you need to 'veta besked'. It shows you are organized.
Don't over-definite
Avoid saying 'veta beskedet' unless you are talking about one very specific, previously mentioned letter or email.
Signification
To be informed.
Use it for RSVPs
When inviting Swedes to an event, always include a date for when you need to 'veta besked'. It shows you are organized.
Don't over-definite
Avoid saying 'veta beskedet' unless you are talking about one very specific, previously mentioned letter or email.
Directness
Asking 'När får jag veta besked?' is not considered rude in Sweden; it's considered practical.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Jag vill veta _______ om min semesteransökan.
In the context of an application (ansökan), 'veta besked' is the most natural idiomatic choice.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a decision?
You are waiting for a friend to say if they are coming to your party.
'Vet' is the correct present tense of 'veta', and the phrase is 'veta besked'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Har du hört från chefen? B: Nej, jag har inte ______ än.
In this context, the speaker is the recipient of the information, so 'fått besked' (received an answer) is correct.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJag vill veta _______ om min semesteransökan.
In the context of an application (ansökan), 'veta besked' is the most natural idiomatic choice.
You are waiting for a friend to say if they are coming to your party.
'Vet' is the correct present tense of 'veta', and the phrase is 'veta besked'.
A: Har du hört från chefen? B: Nej, jag har inte ______ än.
In this context, the speaker is the recipient of the information, so 'fått besked' (received an answer) is correct.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. For a secret, you would just say 'veta hemligheten'. 'Besked' implies a formal or semi-formal notification.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Veta' is the state of knowing. 'Få' is the act of receiving the information.
It sounds a bit strange. Usually, we say 'Jag har fått ett besked' or just 'Jag vet besked'.
In this phrase, yes. You can have 'flera besked' (several answers), but the idiom is usually singular.
You say 'Jag ger besked' or 'Jag hör av mig'.
Often, yes. Like 'testbesked' (test results).
Yes, if you are waiting for someone to decide if they want to be exclusive, you might want to 'veta besked'.
It is the official notice telling you if you were accepted into a university course.
It's not silent, it's the 'sje-sound' /ɧ/, which is unique to Swedish.
Expressions liées
Ge besked
similarTo give an answer/decision
Få besked
similarTo receive an answer/decision
Lämna besked
specialized formTo submit an answer
Klara besked
builds onClear answers
Inget besked
contrastNo answer/decision
