मतलब
Used to agree with a suggestion.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is a cornerstone of 'konsensuskultur' (consensus culture). Swedes often avoid direct 'no' and use 'det låter bra, men...' to soften a disagreement. In Swedish offices, 'låter bra' is often used by managers to acknowledge an employee's input without necessarily making a final decision yet. On platforms like Slack or WhatsApp, 'Låter bra' is frequently replaced by the '👍' emoji, which carries the exact same linguistic weight. When someone says 'det låter bra' to a fika invitation, it is considered a firm commitment. Breaking a 'låter bra' plan without a good reason is seen as slightly rude.
The 'Det' Drop
To sound more like a native in texts, always drop the 'Det'. Just write 'Låter bra!'.
Not for Food
Never use 'låter bra' to mean food tastes good. Use 'smakar bra' or 'är gott' instead.
मतलब
Used to agree with a suggestion.
The 'Det' Drop
To sound more like a native in texts, always drop the 'Det'. Just write 'Låter bra!'.
Not for Food
Never use 'låter bra' to mean food tastes good. Use 'smakar bra' or 'är gott' instead.
The Polite 'No'
If a Swede says 'Det låter bra, men...', they are likely about to disagree. Pay attention to the 'men'!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing verb in the correct tense.
Ska vi gå på bio? - Ja, det ______ bra!
We use the present tense 'låter' because the agreement is happening now.
Which response is most natural for a Swedish speaker?
Situation: Your friend suggests eating at a new restaurant.
'Det låter bra' is the standard way to agree with a suggestion. 'Låter god' is incorrect grammar.
Complete the dialogue with the best variation.
A: Vi kan ses klockan sex istället för sju. B: ______! Då hinner jag träna först.
'Låter toppen' expresses enthusiastic agreement, which fits the context of having time to exercise.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Det lät bra' with the correct situation.
'Lät' is the past tense of 'låta'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Bra vs. Gott
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासSka vi gå på bio? - Ja, det ______ bra!
We use the present tense 'låter' because the agreement is happening now.
Situation: Your friend suggests eating at a new restaurant.
'Det låter bra' is the standard way to agree with a suggestion. 'Låter god' is incorrect grammar.
A: Vi kan ses klockan sex istället för sju. B: ______! Då hinner jag träna först.
'Låter toppen' expresses enthusiastic agreement, which fits the context of having time to exercise.
Match 'Det lät bra' with the correct situation.
'Lät' is the past tense of 'låta'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! Adding 'väl' makes it sound like 'That sounds good, doesn't it?' or 'I suppose that sounds good'. It adds a touch of seeking confirmation.
Absolutely. It is a neutral, respectful way to agree with a superior's suggestion.
'Låter bra' is for ideas and plans. 'Ser bra ut' is for things you can see, like a design, a person's outfit, or a written document.
Yes, but then it is literal. 'Den här låten låter bra' means the song sounds good.
Use 'Det låter fantastiskt' or 'Det låter underbart'.
Yes, Norwegian 'høres bra ut' and Danish 'lyder godt' are the equivalents, using slightly different verbs for 'sound'.
'Bra' is an indeclinable adjective/adverb in Swedish; it never changes its form.
No, you would still say 'Det låter bra' about the *choice* of food, or 'Det låter gott' if you are imagining the taste.
The past tense is 'Det lät bra'.
Yes, it's a great way to wrap up. 'Då säger vi så, det låter bra. Hejdå!'
संबंधित मुहावरे
låta bli
similarTo refrain from doing something.
det låter som
builds onIt sounds like...
låta hälsa
specialized formTo send one's regards.
låta vänta på sig
specialized formTo be long in coming.
