A2 Expression ニュートラル

Det var allt

That was all

意味

I have finished speaking

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文化的背景

Swedes value 'effektivitet' (efficiency). Saying 'Det var allt' helps the person serving you move quickly to the next task without feeling rude. The phrase is linked to 'Lagom'. It defines the boundary of 'just enough'—you aren't asking for too much or too little. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is used similarly but can sometimes be replaced by 'Det var det' with a slightly different intonation. In flat hierarchies, this phrase is a tool for 'consensus-based' meetings. It signals that your input is complete and the floor is open for others.

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The 'Tack' Rule

Always add 'tack' (thanks) after 'Det var allt' in service situations. It turns a functional statement into a polite interaction.

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Don't over-pronounce the 'T'

If you say 'Det' with a hard 'T', you will sound like a robot. Keep it as 'De'.

意味

I have finished speaking

🎯

The 'Tack' Rule

Always add 'tack' (thanks) after 'Det var allt' in service situations. It turns a functional statement into a polite interaction.

⚠️

Don't over-pronounce the 'T'

If you say 'Det' with a hard 'T', you will sound like a robot. Keep it as 'De'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the standard Swedish sign-off.

En kaffe och en bulle, tack. Det ___ allt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: var

In Swedish, the past tense 'var' is the idiomatic way to say 'That's all' when ordering.

Which phrase is most appropriate to end a work presentation?

Tack för att ni lyssnade...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det var allt från mig.

'Det var allt från mig' is the standard, professional way to signal you've finished your part.

Complete the dialogue at the grocery store.

Kassör: Var det bra så? Du: Ja, ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: det var allt

'Ja, det var allt' is the most natural response to the cashier's question.

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Where to use 'Det var allt'

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Service

  • Cafes
  • Grocery stores
  • Pharmacies
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Work

  • Meetings
  • Presentations
  • Status updates

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the standard Swedish sign-off. Fill Blank A2

En kaffe och en bulle, tack. Det ___ allt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: var

In Swedish, the past tense 'var' is the idiomatic way to say 'That's all' when ordering.

Which phrase is most appropriate to end a work presentation? Choose B1

Tack för att ni lyssnade...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det var allt från mig.

'Det var allt från mig' is the standard, professional way to signal you've finished your part.

Complete the dialogue at the grocery store. dialogue_completion A2

Kassör: Var det bra så? Du: Ja, ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: det var allt

'Ja, det var allt' is the most natural response to the cashier's question.

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よくある質問

10 問

You can, and people will understand you, but it sounds like a literal translation from English. 'Det var allt' is much more natural.

Without 'tack', it can sound a bit abrupt. With 'tack', it is perfectly polite.

Use it when you want to sound a bit more thorough or formal, like at the end of a long explanation.

Yes, when referring to 'everything' as a concept, we use the neuter form 'allt'.

No, that would be very strange! Use 'Tack för ikväll' (Thanks for tonight) instead.

Say 'Det var nog allt' (That was probably all).

No, 'var' is the past tense of 'vara' (to be). 'Var' (where) is spelled the same but used differently.

Yes, in informal emails or to end a list in a report.

In Swedish, the Looney Tunes ending was translated as 'Det var allt, gott folk!'

Yes, to signal you've finished answering a question: 'Ja, det var nog allt jag hade om den saken.'

関連フレーズ

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Det var det hela

similar

That was the whole of it.

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Något mer?

contrast

Anything else?

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Det räcker

similar

That's enough.

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Slut för idag

builds on

Finished for today.

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