B1 Expression ニュートラル

tala strunt

talk nonsense

意味

To say things that are untrue or silly.

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文化的背景

Swedes value 'lagom' (just the right amount) and directness. 'Tala strunt' is a way to maintain directness without being 'elak' (mean). In Swedish news, you will often see 'strunt' used in headlines to describe political promises that are seen as empty. Classic characters like Pippi Longstocking often 'talar strunt' (tell tall tales), which is part of their charm and rebellion against adult rules. Swedish workplaces are flat. Even a junior employee can tell a senior colleague they are 'talar strunt' if they have the facts to back it up, though they would say it with a smile.

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Use 'Prata' for natural flow

While 'tala strunt' is correct, saying 'prata strunt' will make you sound much more like a native speaker in casual settings.

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Don't use with superiors

Even though it's neutral, telling your boss 'Du talar strunt' can be seen as disrespectful. Use 'Jag håller inte med' instead.

意味

To say things that are untrue or silly.

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Use 'Prata' for natural flow

While 'tala strunt' is correct, saying 'prata strunt' will make you sound much more like a native speaker in casual settings.

⚠️

Don't use with superiors

Even though it's neutral, telling your boss 'Du talar strunt' can be seen as disrespectful. Use 'Jag håller inte med' instead.

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The 'Small Talk' nuance

Remember that 'tala strunt' isn't always bad. It can mean having a fun, meaningless conversation with friends.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tala'.

Igår ______ han så mycket strunt att jag var tvungen att gå därifrån.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: talade

The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Han talar strunt.

'Tala strunt' does not take a preposition or an article.

Complete the dialogue with a natural response.

A: Jag hörde att skolan ska stänga imorgon! B: ________________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tala inte strunt, det är ju mitt i veckan!

Option A is a natural way to dismiss a rumor.

Match the phrase to the register.

Match 'Snacka skit' with its register.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Informal/Slang

'Snacka skit' is the most informal and potentially vulgar version of 'tala strunt'.

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Formality Scale of 'Nonsense'

Formal
Tala osanning Speak untruth
Neutral
Tala strunt Talk nonsense
Informal
Prata strunt Chat nonsense
Vulgar
Snacka skit Talk shit

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tala'. Fill Blank B1

Igår ______ han så mycket strunt att jag var tvungen att gå därifrån.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: talade

The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum).

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Han talar strunt.

'Tala strunt' does not take a preposition or an article.

Complete the dialogue with a natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Jag hörde att skolan ska stänga imorgon! B: ________________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tala inte strunt, det är ju mitt i veckan!

Option A is a natural way to dismiss a rumor.

Match the phrase to the register. situation_matching B1

Match 'Snacka skit' with its register.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Informal/Slang

'Snacka skit' is the most informal and potentially vulgar version of 'tala strunt'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It depends on the tone. It can be a playful tease between friends or a firm correction. It is generally not considered a 'bad word'.

It's better to use 'tala osanning' or 'sakna grund' in a very formal essay. 'Tala strunt' is slightly too idiomatic for academic writing.

'Strunt' is mild (rubbish), while 'skit' is vulgar (shit). Use 'strunt' in mixed company.

You can say 'Det är bara strunt!' or 'Vilket struntprat!'

Usually, yes. But as a verb 'strunta i', it means 'to not care'.

'Tala' is the infinitive (to talk), 'talar' is the present tense (is talking).

No, 'strunt' is uncountable and does not have a plural form in this context.

Yes, 'tala osanning' (speak untruth) is more formal and polite.

Yes, you can say 'Artikeln talar strunt'.

It means 'trivial things' or 'matters of no importance'.

関連フレーズ

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prata strunt

similar

To talk nonsense (more informal)

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snacka skit

synonym

To talk shit / talk trash

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svamla

similar

To ramble or talk incoherently

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fara med osanning

formal

To deal in untruths

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struntprat

builds on

Nonsense (noun)

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