Significado
To communicate in a polite manner.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to the 'consensus culture'. It is used to ensure that everyone feels heard and that the social atmosphere remains calm. Similar values exist in Norway and Denmark, where 'god tone' is also used to signify civil discourse. In Swedish companies, 'god ton' is often included in the 'Code of Conduct' to prevent bullying. Journalists and commentators often refer to the 'ton' of the public debate, calling for a 'god ton' to avoid polarization.
Use it as a shield
If someone is rude to you, saying 'kan vi ha en god ton?' is a polite way to stop them without being rude yourself.
The Swedish 'Lagom'
Remember that 'god ton' is about balance. It's not about being overly formal, just respectful.
Significado
To communicate in a polite manner.
Use it as a shield
If someone is rude to you, saying 'kan vi ha en god ton?' is a polite way to stop them without being rude yourself.
The Swedish 'Lagom'
Remember that 'god ton' is about balance. It's not about being overly formal, just respectful.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word.
Vi måste försöka _____ en god ton.
The standard expression is 'ha en god ton'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Swedish sentence.
'God ton' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your colleague is shouting during a meeting. What do you say?
This is the most professional and de-escalating response.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosVi måste försöka _____ en god ton.
The standard expression is 'ha en god ton'.
Choose the most natural Swedish sentence.
'God ton' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
Your colleague is shouting during a meeting. What do you say?
This is the most professional and de-escalating response.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasIt might sound a bit formal. Use it only if you are having a serious disagreement.
Yes, but it's more about the 'vibe' of the conversation than just saying 'please' and 'thank you'.
People will understand you, but they will know you are not a native speaker.
Frases relacionadas
Hålla en saklig ton
specialized formKeep a factual tone
Visa respekt
similarShow respect
Lågaffektivt bemötande
builds onLow-affect approach
Konsensus
similarConsensus
