Significado
To have a reason for doing something.
Contexto cultural
In Swedish design culture, 'ha en tanke med' is almost a religious tenet. From IKEA furniture to Volvo safety features, every detail must be 'genomtänkt' (well-thought-out). Swedes value consensus and planning. If you start a project without a 'tanke', colleagues might find it stressful. Explaining your 'tanke' early builds trust. Swedes are generally private. If someone asks a personal question, they might preface it with 'Jag har en tanke med att jag frågar...' to show they aren't just being nosy. In Swedish schools, students are often graded on their ability to show the 'tanke' behind their work, not just the final answer.
Sound like a pro
Use 'Det finns en tanke bakom' when you want to sound humble about your own genius.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'för' or 'på' with this phrase. It's always 'med'.
Significado
To have a reason for doing something.
Sound like a pro
Use 'Det finns en tanke bakom' when you want to sound humble about your own genius.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'för' or 'på' with this phrase. It's always 'med'.
The 'Ove' Factor
Using this phrase can sometimes sound a bit defensive, so use a friendly tone!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jag har en tanke ___ mitt färgval i vardagsrummet.
The phrase always uses 'med' to connect the thought to the action/object.
Which sentence means 'I did this for a reason'?
Välj rätt mening:
'Jag har en tanke med det' is the standard expression for intentionality.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Du har lagt dina skor i ugnen (för att torka dem). Din kompis ser förvånad ut. Vad säger du?
This explains the logic behind a weird action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför köpte du så mycket mjölk? B: Jag ___ en tanke med det, jag ska baka till hela klassen.
The verb 'ha' (to have) is used with 'en tanke'.
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Ayudas visuales
Tanke med vs. Tanke på
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag har en tanke ___ mitt färgval i vardagsrummet.
The phrase always uses 'med' to connect the thought to the action/object.
Välj rätt mening:
'Jag har en tanke med det' is the standard expression for intentionality.
Du har lagt dina skor i ugnen (för att torka dem). Din kompis ser förvånad ut. Vad säger du?
This explains the logic behind a weird action.
A: Varför köpte du så mycket mjölk? B: Jag ___ en tanke med det, jag ska baka till hela klassen.
The verb 'ha' (to have) is used with 'en tanke'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but 'det finns en tanke bakom' is more common than 'ha en tanke bakom'.
'Tanke' sounds more deliberate and logical; 'idé' sounds more creative and spontaneous.
No, you have a tanke 'med' an action or an object, not a person.
Yes, especially in reviews, essays, and project descriptions.
You can say 'Det var inte meningen' or 'Jag hade ingen tanke med det'.
Usually, yes. It implies you were being smart or careful.
Rarely. 'Jag har tankar med det' sounds like you have multiple conflicting plans.
'Att göra något på måfå' (to do something at random).
Mostly, but 'tanke' also covers 'intention' in this specific phrase.
Yes, followed by a verb in the infinitive. It's very common.
Because the thought is an 'instrument' you use 'with' the action.
Not really, but 'genomtänkt' is used in slang to mean 'smart'.
No, use 'uppsåt' for criminal intent.
Frases relacionadas
det finns en tanke bakom
synonymThere is a thought behind it.
ha i åtanke
similarTo keep in mind.
tänka till
builds onTo think extra carefully.
ha ett syfte med
synonymTo have a purpose with.
utan en tanke
contrastWithout a thought.
genomtänkt
specialized formWell-thought-out.
