i fråga om

Regarding/as to

Level 4

A formal prepositional phrase meaning 'regarding' or 'as to'.

How It Works

i fråga om is a prepositional phrase that translates to 'regarding', 'concerning', 'as to', or 'in the matter of'. It functions to isolate a specific subject for discussion.

Usage:
It is useful in formal writing, such as reports and official documents. A common alternative in speech and writing is när det gäller ('when it comes to').

Structure:
The phrase is typically followed by a noun or noun phrase that specifies the topic.

  • I fråga om + [Topic/Noun], [comment about the topic].

Comparison with similar phrases:
Swedish has several ways to say 'regarding', with differences in construction and register:

  • i fråga om: Formal, often used to introduce a specific criterion or aspect.
  • när det gäller: Very common in both speech and writing, slightly less formal than i fråga om.
  • angående: Formal, common in emails and official letters.
  • beträffande: A formal alternative, similar to angående.
  • vad...beträffar: A different structure ('as for...'), but serves a similar purpose.

For example, 'Regarding the economy, there are positive signs' could be:
I fråga om ekonomin finns det positiva tecken. (Formal)
När det gäller ekonomin finns det positiva tecken. (Common/Standard)

The complement can also be an indirect question, as in i fråga om hur vi använder våra resurser. When the whole phrase opens a main clause, it occupies the first position: I fråga om säkerhet är bilen bra, with är before bilen.

Examples (5)

  1. I fråga om säkerhet är den nya bilen överlägsen.

    Regarding safety, the new car is superior.

    Word by Word: In question about safety is the new car superior.

  2. Företaget har gjort stora framsteg, särskilt i fråga om hållbarhet.

    The company has made great progress, especially when it comes to sustainability.

    Word by Word: The company has made big progress, especially in question about sustainability.

  3. Det finns olika åsikter i fråga om den nya lagen.

    There are different opinions regarding the new law.

    Word by Word: It exists different opinions in question about the new law.

  4. I fråga om hans kompetens finns det inga tvivel.

    As to his competence, there are no doubts.

    Word by Word: In question about his competence exist there no doubts.

  5. Vi måste vara försiktiga i fråga om hur vi använder våra resurser.

    We must be careful regarding how we use our resources.

    Word by Word: We must be careful in question about how we use our resources.

    Here, 'i fråga om' is followed by a subordinate clause starting with 'hur' (how), which is common in more complex sentences.

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'i fråga om' (regarding) with 'en fråga om' (a question about).

    Jag har en i fråga om mötet.
    Jag har en fråga om mötet.

    i fråga om is a fixed prepositional phrase that means 'regarding'. en fråga om literally means 'a question about'. The 'i' is not an article; it's part of the fixed expression and completely changes the meaning.

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i fråga omLevel 4Regarding/as to

Learn This First

The formal phrase 'i fråga om' (regarding/as to) is a fixed prepositional expression. To understand it, learners should be familiar with the basic prepositions 'i' and 'om', as well as the noun 'fråga' (question/matter) which often appears in related verbal constructions.

Words in This Pattern

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