Meaning
Sharing a personal perspective on an issue.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a key part of 'fika' culture. When deciding who gets the last piece of cake, saying 'För min del kan du ta den' is the height of Swedish politeness. Usage is identical to Sweden, but might be used slightly more directly in professional contexts. In international meetings with Swedes, hearing 'for my part' (a literal translation) is a sign they are using their native logic to be inclusive.
The 'Indifference' Hack
If you don't care about a choice, don't just say 'Jag bryr mig inte' (which can sound rude). Say 'För min del spelar det ingen roll' to sound polite and flexible.
Watch the Verb!
Remember the V2 rule. If you start with 'För min del', the very next word should be your verb (är, kan, går, etc.).
Meaning
Sharing a personal perspective on an issue.
The 'Indifference' Hack
If you don't care about a choice, don't just say 'Jag bryr mig inte' (which can sound rude). Say 'För min del spelar det ingen roll' to sound polite and flexible.
Watch the Verb!
Remember the V2 rule. If you start with 'För min del', the very next word should be your verb (är, kan, går, etc.).
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words to say 'As for me, it's okay.'
______ ______ ______ är det okej.
The fixed expression is 'för min del'.
Which sentence follows the correct Swedish word order?
Choose the correct sentence:
In B, the verb 'vill' is in the second position. In C, the phrase is at the end, which is also correct.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Ska vi titta på en film nu? B: Ja, ______ ______ ______ går det bra.
'För min del' is the standard way to agree to a suggestion in a group.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'För min del spelar det ingen roll'?
This phrase expresses indifference or flexibility.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises______ ______ ______ är det okej.
The fixed expression is 'för min del'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In B, the verb 'vill' is in the second position. In C, the phrase is at the end, which is also correct.
A: Ska vi titta på en film nu? B: Ja, ______ ______ ______ går det bra.
'För min del' is the standard way to agree to a suggestion in a group.
When would you say 'För min del spelar det ingen roll'?
This phrase expresses indifference or flexibility.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes! 'Det är lugnt för min del' is very common and actually avoids the tricky V2 word order rule.
Not at all. It's used by everyone from teenagers to grandmothers. It's a very 'safe' phrase.
'För mig' is more direct ('For me'). 'För min del' is more like 'As far as I'm concerned'—it acknowledges that others are involved.
Related Phrases
enligt mig
similaraccording to me
för min skull
similarfor my sake
vad mig beträffar
synonymas far as I'm concerned
å min sida
similaron my part / from my side
