المعنى
To keep up with someone.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is often used in the context of 'den svenska skolan' (the Swedish school). There is a strong cultural belief that all students should progress together, reflecting the value of equality. In Swedish corporate culture, 'samförstånd' (consensus) is key. 'Hålla jämna steg' is used to describe how departments should synchronize their efforts rather than competing internally. In skiing, 'hålla jämna steg' is a technical necessity. If you can't keep pace with the 'klungan' (the pack), you lose the aerodynamic advantage. The phrase is a staple in political debates about 'välfärden' (the welfare). It's often argued that social benefits must keep pace with the general standard of living.
Use it in Job Interviews
Saying 'Jag ser till att hålla jämna steg med branschens utveckling' shows you are proactive and professional.
Don't forget 'MED'
The most common error is dropping the 'med'. Always keep pace WITH something.
المعنى
To keep up with someone.
Use it in Job Interviews
Saying 'Jag ser till att hålla jämna steg med branschens utveckling' shows you are proactive and professional.
Don't forget 'MED'
The most common error is dropping the 'med'. Always keep pace WITH something.
The 'Lagom' connection
Remember that this phrase is very 'Swedish' because it emphasizes balance and staying level rather than crushing the competition.
اختبر نفسك
Fyll i de ord som saknas i meningen.
Det är svårt att hålla ______ steg ______ tekniken.
The phrase is 'hålla jämna steg' and it always takes the preposition 'med'.
Vilken mening är korrekt?
Välj den mening som använder uttrycket på rätt sätt.
The phrase is used for matching pace/speed, not for homework, secrets, or directions.
Slutför dialogen.
A: Varför går du så fort? B: Förlåt! Jag glömde att du inte kan ______.
The idiom specifically uses 'steg' (steps).
Matcha situationen med rätt användning av uttrycket.
Situation: Priserna på mat går upp snabbare än din lön.
If prices rise faster than wages, the wages are NOT keeping pace.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Pace Idioms
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDet är svårt att hålla ______ steg ______ tekniken.
The phrase is 'hålla jämna steg' and it always takes the preposition 'med'.
Välj den mening som använder uttrycket på rätt sätt.
The phrase is used for matching pace/speed, not for homework, secrets, or directions.
A: Varför går du så fort? B: Förlåt! Jag glömde att du inte kan ______.
The idiom specifically uses 'steg' (steps).
Situation: Priserna på mat går upp snabbare än din lön.
If prices rise faster than wages, the wages are NOT keeping pace.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةYes, you can say 'Jag håller jämna steg med honom.' It means you are matching his speed.
No, it is very common for technology, economy, and career progress.
The past tense is 'höll jämna steg'. Example: 'Han höll jämna steg hela vägen.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper.
No, always use 'med'. 'Till' is incorrect here.
You can use 'hänga med', but it is more informal.
No, it means you are at the same level. You are neither winning nor losing.
Yes! 'Jag försöker hålla jämna steg med min klass i svenska.'
It is plural, but the word 'steg' looks the same in singular and plural indefinite.
Yes, 'Bilen höll jämna steg med tåget.'
Then you are 'steget före' (a step ahead), not 'håller jämna steg'.
Extremely common, especially regarding inflation and wages.
Yes, 'Att hålla jämna steg med modet' (Keeping up with fashion).
Yes, it appears in many Swedish pop and rock lyrics to describe life's pace.
عبارات ذات صلة
hänga med
similarTo keep up / To follow along
hålla takten
similarTo keep the beat
halka efter
contrastTo slip behind
ligga i täten
builds onTo be in the lead
ligga steget före
contrastTo be one step ahead
i takt med
similarIn step with
