Meaning
To express what one thinks.
Cultural Background
In Swedish workplaces, 'att säga sitt' is not just a right but often seen as a responsibility. Silence in a meeting can be interpreted as lack of engagement. The phrase is the standard way to describe the democratic process. It implies that once everyone has 'sagt sitt', the decision is final and should be respected. While you should 'säga ditt', you should also be careful not to talk over others. The goal is a balanced conversation where everyone's 'sitt' is heard. In the Swedish legal system, lay judges (nämndemän) 'säger sitt' alongside the professional judge.
The 'Om' Connection
Always use 'om' if you want to specify what the opinion is about. 'Jag sa mitt om förslaget.'
Pronoun Trap
Don't forget to change 'sitt' to 'mitt' when talking about yourself. It's the #1 mistake!
Meaning
To express what one thinks.
The 'Om' Connection
Always use 'om' if you want to specify what the opinion is about. 'Jag sa mitt om förslaget.'
Pronoun Trap
Don't forget to change 'sitt' to 'mitt' when talking about yourself. It's the #1 mistake!
Don't be too loud
In Sweden, 'säga sitt' is valued, but don't dominate the conversation. Let others say their 'sitt' too.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert).
Jag har pratat färdigt. Nu har jag sagt ___.
The subject is 'Jag', so the pronoun must be 'mitt'.
Which sentence is correct?
The children want to have their say.
'Barnen' is the subject, so we use the reflexive 'sitt'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A politician after an election loss.
Politicians refer to the voters (the people) having made their decision.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför är du tyst? B: Jag väntar på min tur att ___.
B is talking about themselves, so 'säga mitt' is correct.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesJag har pratat färdigt. Nu har jag sagt ___.
The subject is 'Jag', so the pronoun must be 'mitt'.
The children want to have their say.
'Barnen' is the subject, so we use the reflexive 'sitt'.
A politician after an election loss.
Politicians refer to the voters (the people) having made their decision.
A: Varför är du tyst? B: Jag väntar på min tur att ___.
B is talking about themselves, so 'säga mitt' is correct.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is very common in written contexts like emails, blogs, or newspaper columns.
No, it's very neutral. However, saying 'Nu har du sagt ditt' can be a bit dismissive if said with a sharp tone.
'Tycka' is the verb 'to think/opine'. 'Säga sitt' is the act of expressing that opinion in a group.
In the dictionary form, yes. But in practice, it changes to match the person (mitt, ditt, etc.).
No, 'sitt' is always in the neuter form in this idiom, regardless of what 'opinion' word you might be thinking of.
Absolutely. It's a staple of Swedish business language.
Yes, 'Vi vill säga vårt' or 'De sa sitt'.
Yes: 'Jag sa mitt' (I had my say).
Yes, 'Låt barnen säga sitt' is a common phrase.
No, it is standard Swedish used throughout the country.
'Att avge ett yttrande' is the very formal legal/bureaucratic version.
It's a bit clinical for romance, but you could use it during a serious relationship talk.
Related Phrases
Säga ifrån
similarTo speak up against something
Säga till
similarTo notify or tell someone off
Ha sitt på det torra
builds onTo be safe/secure
Få sista ordet
similarTo have the last word
Tala ur skägget
contrastTo speak clearly/stop mumbling
