뜻
Confirming a fact.
문화적 배경
Swedes value 'consensus' (samförstånd). Using 'Det är sant' helps avoid unnecessary conflict by acknowledging the other person's perspective. In meetings, 'Det är sant' is often used as a 'softener' before introducing a different idea, keeping the atmosphere collaborative. On social media like Twitter (X) or Jodel, 'Sant' is often used as a standalone comment to support a post, similar to '+1' or 'This'. Because Swedes can be reserved, 'Det är sant' is a safe, low-energy way to participate in a conversation without having to lead it.
The Nod
In Sweden, a small nod while saying 'Det är sant' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't overthink 'Det'
Even if you are talking about a person or a group, the phrase remains 'Det är sant' because it refers to the *idea* or *statement*.
뜻
Confirming a fact.
The Nod
In Sweden, a small nod while saying 'Det är sant' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't overthink 'Det'
Even if you are talking about a person or a group, the phrase remains 'Det är sant' because it refers to the *idea* or *statement*.
Use 'Ju'
Say 'Det är ju sant' to sound more natural. It adds a sense of 'as we both know'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to agree with the statement.
A: Stockholm är en vacker stad. B: Ja, ___ ___ ___.
The standard phrase for agreement is 'det är sant'.
Which response is most natural when you just remembered something your friend mentioned?
Vän: Vi har ett möte klockan två.
'Just det' adds the 'Oh, right!' nuance to the agreement.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Det är ganska dyrt att bo här. B: ________, men det är nära till allt.
The speaker is acknowledging the high cost before adding a positive point.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You realize you forgot your umbrella after someone points out it's raining.
You are acknowledging the truth of their observation and your own realization.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제A: Stockholm är en vacker stad. B: Ja, ___ ___ ___.
The standard phrase for agreement is 'det är sant'.
Vän: Vi har ett möte klockan två.
'Just det' adds the 'Oh, right!' nuance to the agreement.
A: Det är ganska dyrt att bo här. B: ________, men det är nära till allt.
The speaker is acknowledging the high cost before adding a positive point.
You realize you forgot your umbrella after someone points out it's raining.
You are acknowledging the truth of their observation and your own realization.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 'Sant' is very common in casual speech and texting, similar to saying 'True' in English.
'Det är sant' is for general agreement or truth. 'Det stämmer' is for confirming specific facts, like a time or a number.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation, from a job interview to a chat with a friend.
Because 'det' is a neuter pronoun, and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun/pronoun they describe.
No, 'sanning' is the noun 'truth'. You would say 'Det är sanningen' (That is the truth), but it sounds very dramatic.
Simply flip the order: 'Är det sant?'
Yes, it is often used to mean 'You're right' in a conversational context.
Yes, with a specific tone, you can say 'Ja, det är ju jättesant...' to mean 'Yeah, right...'.
Yes, it is a standard phrase used across all Swedish dialects.
The opposite is 'Det är inte sant' (That is not true).
관련 표현
Det stämmer
similarThat's correct / That matches
Precis
synonymExactly
Just det
similarThat's right / Exactly
Det har du rätt i
builds onYou are right about that
Eller hur?
similarRight? / Don't you agree?
