B1 Expression رسمی

ta ställning till

take a stand on

معنی

To decide one's position on an issue.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Remiss' system in Sweden is a unique democratic process where the government sends proposals to various organizations to 'ta ställning till' before they become law. Swedish 'neutrality' (neutralitet) is a historical concept where the nation refused to 'ta ställning' in international conflicts like the World Wars. In Swedish workplaces, consensus is key. A manager will often ask the whole team to 'ta ställning' to a change to ensure everyone feels involved. The term 'åsiktskorridor' (opinion corridor) refers to the social pressure in Sweden to 'ta ställning' in a way that aligns with general social values.

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The 'Till' Rule

If you remember nothing else, remember the 'till'. It is the most common error for non-native speakers.

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Don't be too dramatic

Using this for choosing a movie to watch will make you sound like a robot or a very intense politician.

معنی

To decide one's position on an issue.

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The 'Till' Rule

If you remember nothing else, remember the 'till'. It is the most common error for non-native speakers.

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Don't be too dramatic

Using this for choosing a movie to watch will make you sound like a robot or a very intense politician.

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Use in Exams

Using this phrase in the TISUS or SFI exams will instantly boost your 'formal vocabulary' score.

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Fill in the missing preposition.

Vi måste ta ställning ____ det nya förslaget.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: till

The expression 'ta ställning' always takes the preposition 'till' when referring to the object of the decision.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?

Choose the best sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Domstolen ska ta ställning till bevisningen.

This is a perfect formal use. The others are either too trivial, use the wrong verb, or include an unnecessary article.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

A: Har ni bestämt er om budgeten? B: Nej, vi har inte ________ än.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: tagit ställning till den

Since 'budgeten' is an en-word, we use 'den'. We need the supine form 'tagit' after 'har'.

Match the sentence to the most likely situation.

Sentence: 'Vi måste ta ställning mot rasism.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B) A political rally

Taking a stand against a social issue like racism is a classic use of the phrase in a political or social context.

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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing preposition. جای خالی B1

Vi måste ta ställning ____ det nya förslaget.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: till

The expression 'ta ställning' always takes the preposition 'till' when referring to the object of the decision.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context? Choose B1

Choose the best sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Domstolen ska ta ställning till bevisningen.

This is a perfect formal use. The others are either too trivial, use the wrong verb, or include an unnecessary article.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase. dialogue_completion B2

A: Har ni bestämt er om budgeten? B: Nej, vi har inte ________ än.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: tagit ställning till den

Since 'budgeten' is an en-word, we use 'den'. We need the supine form 'tagit' after 'har'.

Match the sentence to the most likely situation. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'Vi måste ta ställning mot rasism.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B) A political rally

Taking a stand against a social issue like racism is a classic use of the phrase in a political or social context.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it's almost always used without the article: 'ta ställning'.

It's a type of deciding, but specifically one that involves choosing a position or stance on an issue.

You can 'ta ställning till' a person's behavior or a person's application, but you don't usually 'ta ställning till' a person themselves.

The opposite is 'att vara neutral' or 'att inte ta ställning'.

Yes, very frequently when discussing proposals, contracts, or strategies.

You say 'Jag har inte tagit ställning än'.

No, it sounds thoughtful and professional.

Yes: 'Vi tog ställning till det förra veckan.'

It is one of the most common phrases in Swedish news reporting.

'Tycka' is just having an opinion. 'Ta ställning till' is the process of reaching that opinion and committing to it.

عبارات مرتبط

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ta parti för

similar

To take someone's side

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bestämma sig

synonym

To decide

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sväva på målet

contrast

To be vague or avoid taking a stand

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inta en hållning

specialized form

To adopt an attitude/stance

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