المعنى
To concentrate.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Arbetsro' is vital. In Swedish schools, teachers often use 'hålla fokus' to remind students that silence is a collective responsibility. In flat-hierarchy Swedish companies, 'hålla fokus' is often used in 'agile' meetings to keep discussions from drifting into personal topics. Mental training is a huge part of Swedish athletics (e.g., in golf or skiing). 'Hålla fokus' is a mantra for staying calm under pressure. Sweden is one of the most digitized countries. 'Hålla fokus' is now frequently used in discussions about 'digital detox' and phone-free zones.
Use it in interviews
Saying 'Jag är bra på att hålla fokus' is a standard, positive way to describe your work ethic in Sweden.
No article needed
Don't say 'hålla fokusen' or 'hålla ett fokus.' Just 'hålla fokus' is the idiomatic way.
المعنى
To concentrate.
Use it in interviews
Saying 'Jag är bra på att hålla fokus' is a standard, positive way to describe your work ethic in Sweden.
No article needed
Don't say 'hålla fokusen' or 'hålla ett fokus.' Just 'hålla fokus' is the idiomatic way.
The 'På' rule
Always pair it with 'på' if you are focusing on something specific. 'Håll fokus på målet!'
Fika for focus
If someone tells you to 'ta en fika' when you're stressed, they are actually helping you 'hålla fokus' later!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.
Igår ______ jag fokus i tre timmar när jag pluggade.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum) form 'höll'.
Which preposition is used with 'hålla fokus'?
Du måste hålla fokus ____ läraren.
In Swedish, you always hold focus 'på' (on) something.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Varför blev du inte klar med rapporten? B: Det var så mycket folk på kontoret att jag ______.
'Tappade fokus' means 'lost focus,' which explains why the person didn't finish the report.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A coach shouting during a match.
The imperative form 'Håll fokus!' is used for commands or encouragement.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Hålla vs. Tappa
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينIgår ______ jag fokus i tre timmar när jag pluggade.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum) form 'höll'.
Du måste hålla fokus ____ läraren.
In Swedish, you always hold focus 'på' (on) something.
A: Varför blev du inte klar med rapporten? B: Det var så mycket folk på kontoret att jag ______.
'Tappade fokus' means 'lost focus,' which explains why the person didn't finish the report.
A coach shouting during a match.
The imperative form 'Håll fokus!' is used for commands or encouragement.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Yes, 'behålla' means 'retain.' It's slightly more formal and implies you are trying not to lose the focus you already have.
The most common opposite is 'tappa fokus' (to lose focus) or 'bli distraherad' (to be distracted).
It's a strong verb: hålla, håller, höll, hållit.
Yes, 'kameran håller fokus' is correct for describing an autofocus system.
You can say 'hålla koncentrationen,' but 'hålla fokus' is much more common and modern.
It is an en-word (en fokus), but it's rarely used with an article in this phrase.
Yes, 'i' works here because you are focusing *within* a context (work), but you still hold focus *on* (på) tasks.
Extremely. You'll hear it in almost every Swedish sports broadcast.
No, it actually implies being in control and disciplined.
عبارات ذات صلة
tappa fokus
contrastTo lose focus
skärpa sig
similarTo pull oneself together
koncentrera sig
synonymTo concentrate
ha blicken på bollen
figurativeKeep your eye on the ball
vara i nuet
builds onTo be in the moment
