Signification
Failing to appreciate something's value.
Contexte culturel
The Swedish 'Trygghetsnarkomani' (addiction to security) means Swedes often 'tar för givet' that systems will work perfectly, leading to high frustration when they don't. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is used identically, but there is often a stronger emphasis on not taking 'fred' (peace) for granted due to historical proximity to Russia. While Americans use 'take for granted' similarly, Swedes are culturally more prone to using it in the context of collective social rights rather than just individual relationships. In Japan, the concept of 'amae' (depending on others' kindness) is related, but 'ta för givet' in Sweden is often seen as a negative lack of 'tacksamhet' (gratitude).
The 'G' sound
Remember that 'givet' starts with a 'Y' sound. If you say it with a hard 'G', Swedes might not understand you immediately.
Using 'det'
Adding 'det' (ta det för givet) makes you sound much more like a native speaker when you aren't followed by an 'att'-clause.
Signification
Failing to appreciate something's value.
The 'G' sound
Remember that 'givet' starts with a 'Y' sound. If you say it with a hard 'G', Swedes might not understand you immediately.
Using 'det'
Adding 'det' (ta det för givet) makes you sound much more like a native speaker when you aren't followed by an 'att'-clause.
Relationship Warning
Telling a Swede 'Du tar mig för given' is a very strong statement. Use it only if you are ready for a serious conversation!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Många människor ___ sin hälsa ___ givet.
The standard idiom is 'ta för givet'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a female partner?
How do you say 'He takes her for granted'?
In formal or precise Swedish, 'given' agrees with the feminine object 'henne'. However, 'för givet' is also accepted in casual speech.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Varför är du arg? B: För att du alltid ___ att jag ska städa!
The present tense 'tar' fits the context of 'always'.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Jag tog för givet att du hade nycklarna.'
This sentence explains a logical assumption about who had the keys.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ta för givet vs. Anta
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMånga människor ___ sin hälsa ___ givet.
The standard idiom is 'ta för givet'.
How do you say 'He takes her for granted'?
In formal or precise Swedish, 'given' agrees with the feminine object 'henne'. However, 'för givet' is also accepted in casual speech.
A: Varför är du arg? B: För att du alltid ___ att jag ska städa!
The present tense 'tar' fits the context of 'always'.
Sentence: 'Jag tog för givet att du hade nycklarna.'
This sentence explains a logical assumption about who had the keys.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a lack of awareness or gratitude. However, in logic, it can be neutral.
Yes, if the things you are taking for granted are plural, like 'mina vänner' (my friends).
The past tense is 'tog för givet'. Example: 'Jag tog för givet att du visste.'
Yes, you can take your car, your house, or your phone for granted.
Yes, for example: 'Jag tar inte den här chansen för given.' (I don't take this opportunity for granted.)
Partially. It means 'assume' but with the added layer of 'expecting it to be so without question'.
'Givet' is the neuter form (ett-word). It is used as the default form for the idiom unless a specific 'en-word' noun is mentioned.
You can use 'förutsätta', but it sounds more clinical and less emotional.
Say: 'Ta det inte för givet.'
Hardly ever. Even if you say 'I take your love for granted,' it implies you are being a bit lazy in the relationship.
Expressions liées
utgå ifrån
similarTo assume or proceed from.
räkna med
similarTo count on or expect.
uppskatta
contrastTo appreciate.
ta som självklart
synonymTo take as self-evident.
