Bedeutung
Your own home is very valuable.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Egnahemsrörelsen' (The Own-Home Movement) in the early 20th century encouraged workers to build their own small houses with gardens, deeply embedding the value of 'egen härd' into the national psyche. Swedes often have a 'sommarstuga' (summer cottage). Even if it lacks running water, they will use this phrase to describe the value of that simple, private retreat. The concept of 'Hygge' (Danish) or 'Mys' (Swedish) is the emotional state this proverb describes—the warmth and safety of the indoors against the cold outdoors. In cities like Stockholm with housing shortages, saying this phrase can sometimes carry a bit of 'housing pride' or relief at having secured a stable place to live.
Use it for Housewarmings
It is the perfect phrase to write on a gift for someone who just moved.
Agreement is Key
Remember it's 'värd' (en-word) because 'härd' is an en-word. Don't say 'värt'!
Bedeutung
Your own home is very valuable.
Use it for Housewarmings
It is the perfect phrase to write on a gift for someone who just moved.
Agreement is Key
Remember it's 'värd' (en-word) because 'härd' is an en-word. Don't say 'värt'!
The 'Mys' Factor
Use this phrase when you want to sound like a cozy, traditional Swede.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
Egen ____ är ____ värd.
The traditional proverb uses 'härd' (hearth) and 'guld' (gold).
In which situation is it MOST natural to use this phrase?
Situation: You just arrived home after a 12-hour flight and sit down on your sofa.
The phrase expresses the value and comfort of one's own home, especially after being away.
Which word rhymes with 'härd' in this proverb?
Egen härd är guld ____.
'Värd' (worth) rhymes with 'härd' (hearth).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hur var semestern? B: Den var bra, men det är skönt att sova i sin egen säng igen. A: Ja, ____.
The proverb perfectly fits the sentiment of preferring one's own bed/home after a trip.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEgen ____ är ____ värd.
The traditional proverb uses 'härd' (hearth) and 'guld' (gold).
Situation: You just arrived home after a 12-hour flight and sit down on your sofa.
The phrase expresses the value and comfort of one's own home, especially after being away.
Egen härd är guld ____.
'Värd' (worth) rhymes with 'härd' (hearth).
A: Hur var semestern? B: Den var bra, men det är skönt att sova i sin egen säng igen. A: Ja, ____.
The proverb perfectly fits the sentiment of preferring one's own bed/home after a trip.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenRarely. You'll see it in this proverb or in technical terms like 'smälthärd' (melting hearth), but never for a normal fireplace (which is 'öppen spis').
You can, and people will understand you, but it's not the 'official' proverb. It sounds like a modern paraphrase.
Old Swedish proverbs often dropped articles to sound more authoritative and rhythmic.
It's neutral to slightly formal/traditional. You can use it with anyone.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Borta bra men hemma bäst
similarAway is good, but home is best.
Mitt hem är min borg
similarMy home is my castle.
Hem ljuva hem
synonymHome sweet home.
Känna sig som hemma
builds onTo feel at home.
