Signification
To give a subtle suggestion.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish workplaces, 'att ge en vink' is a preferred management style to avoid appearing too hierarchical. The 'Tvättstuga' (Laundry Room) is a place where 'vinkar' are often given through anonymous notes. Gift-giving often involves 'vinkar' weeks before a birthday to ensure 'lagom' expectations. In Swedish dating, directness can be seen as intense; 'vinkar' are used to test the waters.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' after 'vink' to specify the topic. 'En vink om vädret'.
Don't over-vink
If you give too many vinkar, you might seem passive-aggressive. Sometimes directness is better!
Signification
To give a subtle suggestion.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' after 'vink' to specify the topic. 'En vink om vädret'.
Don't over-vink
If you give too many vinkar, you might seem passive-aggressive. Sometimes directness is better!
Reading the Vink
In Sweden, failing to 'förstå en vink' can be seen as a lack of social intelligence (social kompetens).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ge'.
Igår ______ han mig en vink om att han ville sluta sitt jobb.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so the past tense 'gav' is required.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Select the natural Swedish sentence:
The idiom always uses the verb 'ge' and the noun 'vink'.
Match the 'vink' to the situation.
If you want to tell a friend they have spinach in their teeth subtly, you...
This is a classic example of a non-verbal 'vink'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIgår ______ han mig en vink om att han ville sluta sitt jobb.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so the past tense 'gav' is required.
Select the natural Swedish sentence:
The idiom always uses the verb 'ge' and the noun 'vink'.
If you want to tell a friend they have spinach in their teeth subtly, you...
This is a classic example of a non-verbal 'vink'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or at work.
No, 'vink' is a noun. The verb is 'hinta' or 'vinka' (to wave).
'Ledtråd' is a clue for a puzzle. 'Vink' is a social hint.
You say 'förstå en vink' or 'fatta vinken'.
Usually 'en vink' (indefinite) unless you are referring to a specific hint mentioned before.
Expressions liées
förstå en vink
complementTo take a hint
ge en fingervisning
similarTo give a pointer/indication
hinta
synonymTo hint
tala i gåtor
contrastTo speak in riddles
ge en ledtråd
specialized formTo give a clue
