Significado
To accept that you are in charge.
Contexto cultural
In Swedish 'fika' culture, taking responsibility for the coffee and buns is a small but highly respected social act. It shows you care about the 'trivsel' (well-being) of the group. While Swedes take responsibility to move forward, in Japan, taking responsibility (sekinin o toru) often involves a formal apology or even resignation to restore harmony (wa). In American business culture, 'taking responsibility' is often linked to 'ownership' and individual success, whereas in Sweden, it's more about group functionality. German culture shares the Swedish value of 'Verantwortungsbewusstsein' (sense of responsibility), where taking on a task is seen as a serious, binding commitment.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. If you say 'Jag tar på sig', Swedes will understand, but it sounds like you're putting responsibility on some random person.
Don't be too humble
In Swedish work culture, taking responsibility is better than waiting for orders. Use this phrase to show you are 'självgående' (self-starting).
Significado
To accept that you are in charge.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. If you say 'Jag tar på sig', Swedes will understand, but it sounds like you're putting responsibility on some random person.
Don't be too humble
In Swedish work culture, taking responsibility is better than waiting for orders. Use this phrase to show you are 'självgående' (self-starting).
Stress the 'på'
If you don't stress the 'på', it sounds like a different verb. The particle is the heart of the meaning.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun and particle.
Jag tar ______ ______ ansvaret för projektet.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'. The particle 'på' comes before the pronoun in this phrasal verb.
Which sentence is the most natural for a job interview?
How would you say 'I took responsibility for the team'?
'Tog på mig' shows initiative, which is what interviewers look for. 'Hade' or 'fick' are more passive.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Vem glömde att stänga fönstret? B: Det var jag. Jag ______ ______ ______ ansvaret.
In this context, 'tar på mig' (present) or 'tar' is used to accept the current accountability for the mistake.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Axla ansvaret, 2. Ta sitt ansvar, 3. Ta på sig ansvaret
'Axla' is for heavy roles, 'Ta sitt ansvar' is for general duty, and 'Ta på sig' is for specific tasks/blame.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Ta på sig vs. Ta sitt ansvar
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag tar ______ ______ ansvaret för projektet.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'. The particle 'på' comes before the pronoun in this phrasal verb.
How would you say 'I took responsibility for the team'?
'Tog på mig' shows initiative, which is what interviewers look for. 'Hade' or 'fick' are more passive.
A: Vem glömde att stänga fönstret? B: Det var jag. Jag ______ ______ ______ ansvaret.
In this context, 'tar på mig' (present) or 'tar' is used to accept the current accountability for the mistake.
1. Axla ansvaret, 2. Ta sitt ansvar, 3. Ta på sig ansvaret
'Axla' is for heavy roles, 'Ta sitt ansvar' is for general duty, and 'Ta på sig' is for specific tasks/blame.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it sounds more general. 'Ta på mig ansvaret' refers to a specific, known task.
Only in very formal legal documents or old books. Avoid it in speech.
'Ta över' means to take over from someone else. 'Ta på sig' means to accept the burden yourself.
Yes, but it can sound slightly dramatic. 'Jag tar på mig ansvaret för disken' (I take responsibility for the dishes) is a bit funny/ironic.
No, you can 'ta på sig ansvaret' for a crime or a failure, which is negative.
Use 'Jag vill inte ta på mig ansvaret för det.'
Yes: mig, dig, sig, oss, er, sig. This is a strict rule.
Extremely. It is one of the most common phrases in Swedish political journalism.
Only if it's a very big, important role, like being a CEO or a parent.
The opposite is 'att skylla ifrån sig' (to shift the blame).
Frases relacionadas
ta ansvar
similarTo be responsible in general.
axla ansvaret
specialized formTo shoulder the responsibility.
frånsäga sig ansvaret
contrastTo renounce responsibility.
utkräva ansvar
builds onTo demand accountability.
ha ansvar
similarTo have responsibility.
