Significado
To think about someone else's needs or opinions.
Contexto cultural
The 'Tvättstuga' (communal laundry room) is the ultimate test of 'hänsyn'. Leaving lint in the dryer is considered a major lack of 'hänsyn'. The 'Allemansrätten' allows you to roam nature, but you must 'ta hänsyn' to the land and the animals. Swedish meetings often involve 'laget runt' (everyone speaking), which is a way to 'ta hänsyn till' all opinions. In Swedish cities, 'hänsyn' means keeping your dog on a leash and not talking loudly on the phone in the 'tyst kupé' (quiet carriage) on trains.
The 'Till' Rule
If you forget the preposition, the sentence breaks. Always pair 'hänsyn' with 'till' like they are glued together.
Don't say 'Göra'
English speakers often say 'göra hänsyn'. This is the #1 giveaway that you are a beginner. Use 'ta'!
Significado
To think about someone else's needs or opinions.
The 'Till' Rule
If you forget the preposition, the sentence breaks. Always pair 'hänsyn' with 'till' like they are glued together.
Don't say 'Göra'
English speakers often say 'göra hänsyn'. This is the #1 giveaway that you are a beginner. Use 'ta'!
The Passive Voice
In formal Swedish, you'll see 'Hänsyn har tagits till...'. This is very common in news reports.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi måste ta hänsyn ____ de nya reglerna.
The phrase is always 'ta hänsyn TILL'.
Which verb is correct?
Han ____ aldrig hänsyn till vad jag vill.
While 'visar' is possible, 'tar' is the standard verb in this collocation.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Varför sänkte du volymen? B: Jag ville ____________________ grannarna.
You need the full phrase including the preposition 'till' because 'grannarna' follows.
Match the sentence to the context.
Sentence: 'Vi har tagit hänsyn till din ansökan.'
This is a formal way to say they have considered your application.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosVi måste ta hänsyn ____ de nya reglerna.
The phrase is always 'ta hänsyn TILL'.
Han ____ aldrig hänsyn till vad jag vill.
While 'visar' is possible, 'tar' is the standard verb in this collocation.
A: Varför sänkte du volymen? B: Jag ville ____________________ grannarna.
You need the full phrase including the preposition 'till' because 'grannarna' follows.
Sentence: 'Vi har tagit hänsyn till din ansökan.'
This is a formal way to say they have considered your application.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's always appropriate.
Yes, as an exclamation it means 'Be considerate!' or 'Show some respect!'
'Respekt' is about honoring someone's status or worth. 'Hänsyn' is about adjusting your actions so you don't bother them.
Yes, you can 'ta hänsyn till' a budget, a law, or a deadline.
Use the adjective 'hänsynslös'.
It is always 'till'. Using 'för' is a common mistake.
Only in very formal writing. In speech, 'beakta' sounds like a textbook.
It means 'special consideration'. Used when one factor is more important than others.
It is an uncountable singular noun. No plural form exists.
'Tack för din hänsyn' or 'Tack för att du tar hänsyn till detta'.
Frases relacionadas
visa hänsyn
similarto show consideration
beakta
specialized formto consider/observe
hänsynslös
contrastruthless/inconsiderate
ta med i beräkningen
similarto take into the calculation
