Meaning
To change direction
Cultural Background
In Swedish sports culture, 'en vändning' is often associated with the 'VM 94' spirit—the idea that you never give up until the last second. Swedish business culture values 'förankring' (consensus). A 'vändning' usually happens after much discussion, not as a top-down whim. A 'u-sväng' (U-turn) is a common political insult in Sweden, used to accuse opponents of being inconsistent. Sweden has strict rules about where you can 'göra en vändning'. Doing it on a highway is a serious offense.
Use with Adjectives
Always pair 'vändning' with an adjective like 'snabb' or 'oväntad' to sound more like a native speaker.
Verb Choice
Never use 'ta' (take) with 'vändning'. It's always 'göra'.
Meaning
To change direction
Use with Adjectives
Always pair 'vändning' with an adjective like 'snabb' or 'oväntad' to sound more like a native speaker.
Verb Choice
Never use 'ta' (take) with 'vändning'. It's always 'göra'.
Sports Context
If you want to bond with Swedes, talk about a 'magisk vändning' in a hockey game.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Igår _________ vi en vändning på vägen eftersom vi körde fel.
'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'gjorde'.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Select the figurative usage:
Changing a political opinion is a figurative 'turn'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Ska vi fortfarande äta pizza? B: Nej, jag har _________ och vill ha sushi istället.
'Gjort en vändning' fits the context of changing one's mind about a plan.
Match the adjective with the type of turn.
Match the following:
These adjectives commonly modify 'vändning' to add detail.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIgår _________ vi en vändning på vägen eftersom vi körde fel.
'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'gjorde'.
Select the figurative usage:
Changing a political opinion is a figurative 'turn'.
A: Ska vi fortfarande äta pizza? B: Nej, jag har _________ och vill ha sushi istället.
'Gjort en vändning' fits the context of changing one's mind about a plan.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These adjectives commonly modify 'vändning' to add detail.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, for pages use 'vända blad'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business report.
'U-sväng' is specifically for driving; 'vändning' is broader and can be figurative.
Gör, gjorde, gjort.
Yes, if they change their mind or their life direction.
It is an 'en' word (en vändning).
Yes, to describe how you solved a problem or changed a strategy.
A total 180-degree turn, usually very sudden.
Not necessarily, but in sports, it usually does.
It's better to use 'vädret slog om', but 'vändning' is understood.
Related Phrases
Vända kappan efter vinden
similarTo change opinions to suit the current trend.
Vända på steken
similarTo completely reverse a situation.
Vända blad
specialized formTo turn the page / start fresh.
Helomvändning
specialized formA 180-degree turn.
