Bedeutung
To be in a better position than others.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'fördel' is often linked to 'allemansrätten' (the right of public access). Swedes feel they have a 'fördel' of living in a country where nature is free for everyone, reflecting a collective rather than individual advantage. In Swedish 'fika' culture, having a coffee with a colleague is seen as a social 'fördel'. It’s where informal decisions are made and information is shared, giving those who participate a networking edge. Swedish sports commentary often uses 'fördel' in tennis (Advantage). They use the English word 'advantage' sometimes, but 'fördel' is the official term used by umpires. Sweden's emphasis on 'jämlikhet' (equality) means that schools try to minimize the 'fördelar' some children have over others due to their parents' wealth, focusing on a 'likvärdig skola' (equivalent school).
Use 'gentemot' for people
If you want to sound like a native, use 'gentemot' instead of 'över' when comparing yourself to others.
Don't say 'ta fördel'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: you 'draw' (dra) an advantage in Swedish.
Bedeutung
To be in a better position than others.
Use 'gentemot' for people
If you want to sound like a native, use 'gentemot' instead of 'över' when comparing yourself to others.
Don't say 'ta fördel'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: you 'draw' (dra) an advantage in Swedish.
Modesty matters
When talking about your own advantages, adding 'kanske' (maybe) or 'lite' (a bit) makes you sound more Swedish and polite.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ha'.
Igår ______ vi en stor fördel eftersom vi kände till banan.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'hade'.
Which preposition is most natural when comparing yourself to a competitor?
Jag har en fördel ______ mina konkurrenter.
'Gentemot' is the standard preposition for 'advantage over/against' in Swedish.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Ska vi ta tåget eller bilen? B: Tåget är snabbare, så det ______ en fördel om vi har bråttom.
In this context, we are saying 'It IS an advantage' (Det är en fördel).
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Match 'Dra fördel av' with its context.
'Dra fördel av' means to leverage or benefit from something.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Fördel vs. Nackdel
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIgår ______ vi en stor fördel eftersom vi kände till banan.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'hade'.
Jag har en fördel ______ mina konkurrenter.
'Gentemot' is the standard preposition for 'advantage over/against' in Swedish.
A: Ska vi ta tåget eller bilen? B: Tåget är snabbare, så det ______ en fördel om vi har bråttom.
In this context, we are saying 'It IS an advantage' (Det är en fördel).
Match 'Dra fördel av' with its context.
'Dra fördel av' means to leverage or benefit from something.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, 'fördel' always refers to a benefit or a positive edge. Its opposite is 'nackdel'.
Absolutely. 'Den här mobilen har en fördel: batteriet håller länge.'
'Förmån' is usually a formal 'perk' or 'privilege' (like a company car), while 'fördel' is a general advantage.
You say 'till min fördel'. For example: 'Resultatet var till min fördel.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
dra fördel av
builds onTo take advantage of / to leverage.
ha ett övertag
similarTo have the upper hand.
vara till någons fördel
similarTo be to someone's benefit.
ha en nackdel
contrastTo have a disadvantage.
