B1 Collocation 中性

göra ett undantag

make an exception

意思

To let something pass that is usually forbidden.

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文化背景

Swedes value 'rättvisa' (justice/fairness) and 'likabehandling' (equal treatment). Making an exception is often seen as a significant favor because it breaks the principle that everyone should be treated the same. Government agencies like Skatteverket are known for being strict, but they often have 'särskilda skäl' (special reasons) clauses that allow for legal exceptions. Because of flat hierarchies, you can often negotiate exceptions directly with your boss without much ceremony, as long as you have a practical reason. If you are invited to a dinner and have a dietary restriction, a Swedish host will almost always 'göra ett undantag' and prepare something special for you, but it is polite to inform them well in advance.

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The Power of 'Snälla'

When asking for an exception, always start with 'Snälla' (Please). It softens the request significantly in Swedish culture.

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Don't Overuse It

If you ask for an exception too often, it stops being an exception and you might be seen as someone who doesn't respect rules.

意思

To let something pass that is usually forbidden.

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The Power of 'Snälla'

When asking for an exception, always start with 'Snälla' (Please). It softens the request significantly in Swedish culture.

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Don't Overuse It

If you ask for an exception too often, it stops being an exception and you might be seen as someone who doesn't respect rules.

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Use 'Särskilda skäl'

If you are dealing with Swedish authorities, use the phrase 'särskilda skäl' (special reasons) alongside 'göra ett undantag' to sound more persuasive.

自我测试

Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.

Igår ______ chefen ett undantag och lät oss gå hem tidigt.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: gjorde

The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'göra'.

Which preposition is correct when referring to a rule?

Vi kan inte göra ett undantag ______ den här regeln.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: från

In Swedish, you make an exception 'from' (från) a rule.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: A customer wants to return a shirt without a receipt.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jag gör ett undantag om du har ett kontoutdrag.

This uses the correct verb and gender, and provides a logical condition.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kan jag få parkera här bara i fem minuter? B: Tyvärr, vi får inte ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: göra några undantag

When speaking generally about rules, the plural 'några undantag' is most natural.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the pairs.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Göra ett undantag - Make an exception

These are standard translations of common 'undantag' phrases.

🎉 得分: /5

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练习题库

5 练习
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Igår ______ chefen ett undantag och lät oss gå hem tidigt.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: gjorde

The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'göra'.

Which preposition is correct when referring to a rule? Choose B1

Vi kan inte göra ett undantag ______ den här regeln.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: från

In Swedish, you make an exception 'from' (från) a rule.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A customer wants to return a shirt without a receipt.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jag gör ett undantag om du har ett kontoutdrag.

This uses the correct verb and gender, and provides a logical condition.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Kan jag få parkera här bara i fem minuter? B: Tyvärr, vi får inte ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: göra några undantag

When speaking generally about rules, the plural 'några undantag' is most natural.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Göra ett undantag - Make an exception

These are standard translations of common 'undantag' phrases.

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常见问题

10 个问题

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, a government official, or your children.

Yes, but only in the plural or when speaking generally. 'Vi gör inga undantag' is correct.

'Undantag' is general. 'Dispens' is a formal, legal exemption, like a permit to build near water.

It's a fixed collocation. 'Skapa ett undantag' sounds very unnatural in Swedish.

You say 'utan undantag'. For example: 'Alla måste komma, utan undantag.'

Not if you have a good reason. Swedes are pragmatic, but they dislike 'cheating' the system without cause.

Yes! 'Jag gör ett undantag och äter pizza ikväll' is very common.

To 'följa reglerna strikt' (follow the rules strictly).

In 99% of modern cases, yes. Historically it had other meanings, but you don't need to worry about those.

Yes, adding 'litet' (small) makes the favor seem easier to grant.

相关表达

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se mellan fingrarna

similar

To turn a blind eye.

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undantaget som bekräftar regeln

builds on

The exception that proves the rule.

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utan undantag

contrast

Without exception.

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bevilja dispens

specialized form

To grant an exemption.

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