المعنى
To rush a task.
خلفية ثقافية
Punctuality is a core value. If you 'har bråttom', it's often because you are trying to respect someone else's time by not being late. While 'ha bråttom' is common, there is a strong emphasis on 'fika' (coffee breaks) to prevent burnout. Rushing is often seen as a sign of poor planning. In Stockholm, 'ha bråttom' is almost a lifestyle. People walk fast and stand on the right in escalators to let those who 'har bråttom' pass on the left. The 'pusselbit' (puzzle piece) of life often involves 'vab' (staying home with sick kids) and then having 'bråttom med' catching up on work.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember 'med' if you mention the task. 'Jag har bråttom' (General) vs 'Jag har bråttom med maten' (Specific).
Avoid 'I en rush'
This is a common 'Swenglish' error. Stick to 'ha bråttom'.
المعنى
To rush a task.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember 'med' if you mention the task. 'Jag har bråttom' (General) vs 'Jag har bråttom med maten' (Specific).
Avoid 'I en rush'
This is a common 'Swenglish' error. Stick to 'ha bråttom'.
Intensity
Use 'väldigt' or 'sjukt' (slang) to say you are in a HUGE hurry: 'Jag har sjukt bråttom!'
Politeness
Saying 'Jag har lite bråttom' is a very Swedish, soft way to end a conversation you don't want to be in.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am in a hurry with the coffee'.
Jag ___ bråttom ___ kaffet.
In Swedish, you 'have' (har) hurry 'with' (med) something.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
When followed by a verb, you use 'med att' + infinitive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du prata nu? B: Nej, jag ___ ___ ___ middagen.
This is the most natural way to say you are rushing a specific task like cooking dinner.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and your train leaves in 10 minutes.
You are rushing the 'process' of getting/eating the food.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Bråttom vs. Stressad
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJag ___ bråttom ___ kaffet.
In Swedish, you 'have' (har) hurry 'with' (med) something.
Choose the correct option:
When followed by a verb, you use 'med att' + infinitive.
A: Kan du prata nu? B: Nej, jag ___ ___ ___ middagen.
This is the most natural way to say you are rushing a specific task like cooking dinner.
You are at a restaurant and your train leaves in 10 minutes.
You are rushing the 'process' of getting/eating the food.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, that is incorrect. You must use the verb 'ha' (to have).
'Snabb' means fast (speed), while 'bråttom' means being in a hurry (time pressure).
It functions like one, but it's indeclinable, meaning it never changes form.
Use 'till': 'Jag har bråttom till flygplatsen'.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable, though 'brådskande' might be used for 'urgent matters'.
Not necessarily, but it usually implies some level of pressure or stress.
It means 'There's no rush'—the opposite of 'det är bråttom'.
It's better to say 'Jag har bråttom med att...'.
No, they are unrelated. 'Brott' comes from 'bryta' (to break).
Jag hade bråttom.
Yes, it is a standard Swedish expression used everywhere.
No, use 'Bilen kör fort'. You only use 'bråttom' for the person's state of mind.
عبارات ذات صلة
Skynda sig
similarTo hurry oneself
Stressa
similarTo stress
Ha ont om tid
builds onTo be short on time
Brådskande
specialized formUrgent
I sista minuten
similarAt the last minute
