Significado
To think for oneself.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'källkritik' (source criticism) is a pillar of Swedish education. This phrase is the verbal manifestation of that value. Swedish academia is very non-hierarchical. Professors often encourage students to challenge findings and draw their own conclusions. Decision-making is often by consensus. Providing data for others to 'dra sina egna slutsatser' is a way to build agreement without being bossy. Public service media (SVT/SR) in Sweden has a strict neutrality mandate. They often use this phrase to signal they aren't telling viewers what to think.
The 'Sina' Rule
Always check who is doing the 'drawing'. If it's 'jag', use 'mina'. If it's 'vi', use 'våra'.
Don't say 'göra'
English speakers often say 'göra en slutsats'. Swedes will understand, but it sounds very 'un-Swedish'.
Significado
To think for oneself.
The 'Sina' Rule
Always check who is doing the 'drawing'. If it's 'jag', use 'mina'. If it's 'vi', use 'våra'.
Don't say 'göra'
English speakers often say 'göra en slutsats'. Swedes will understand, but it sounds very 'un-Swedish'.
Use in Essays
This is a 'level-up' phrase for writing. Use it in your conclusion to sound more academic.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the reflexive possessive pronoun.
Jag har gett dig alla papper, så nu får du dra ____ egna slutsatser.
The subject is 'du' (implied), so the pronoun must be 'dina'.
Which verb is correctly used with 'slutsatser'?
Forskarna ____ sina egna slutsatser efter studien.
In Swedish, you 'draw' (dra/drog) conclusions.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Tror du att han ljuger? B: Jag vet inte, men om du tittar på hans ansikte kan du ____.
This is the standard way to tell someone to judge for themselves based on evidence (his face).
Match the sentence to the correct context.
'Vi låter juryn dra sina egna slutsatser.'
Juries are the classic group expected to 'dra sina egna slutsatser'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJag har gett dig alla papper, så nu får du dra ____ egna slutsatser.
The subject is 'du' (implied), so the pronoun must be 'dina'.
Forskarna ____ sina egna slutsatser efter studien.
In Swedish, you 'draw' (dra/drog) conclusions.
A: Tror du att han ljuger? B: Jag vet inte, men om du tittar på hans ansikte kan du ____.
This is the standard way to tell someone to judge for themselves based on evidence (his face).
'Vi låter juryn dra sina egna slutsatser.'
Juries are the classic group expected to 'dra sina egna slutsatser'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasYes, if you are referring to one specific conclusion. 'Dra sina egna slutsatser' is more general.
It depends on the tone. It can be respectful (I trust your judgment) or dismissive (I'm done talking to you).
A 'slutsats' is a thought/judgment. A 'beslut' is an action/decision. You draw a conclusion before you make a decision.
Frases relacionadas
komma fram till
similarto arrive at / reach
läsa mellan raderna
builds onto read between the lines
bilda sig en uppfattning
synonymto form an opinion
dra alla över en kam
contrastto tar everyone with the same brush
