Bedeutung
A large distance to travel.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes love hiking ('vandra'). 'En lång väg' is often used with a sense of pride when describing a completed trek in the wilderness. In American culture, 'the long road' often implies a struggle against the odds, whereas in Sweden, it's often just a neutral description of a necessary process. The concept of 'Do' (Way/Path) in arts like Judo or Sado implies that the 'long road' is a lifelong commitment to perfection. Used in business to manage stakeholder expectations. It signals that results won't be immediate.
Use with 'kvar'
To sound more natural, always add 'kvar' (left) when talking about goals: 'en lång väg kvar'.
Adjective Agreement
Remember: 'en lång väg' but 'ett långt avstånd'. Don't mix them up!
Bedeutung
A large distance to travel.
Use with 'kvar'
To sound more natural, always add 'kvar' (left) when talking about goals: 'en lång väg kvar'.
Adjective Agreement
Remember: 'en lång väg' but 'ett långt avstånd'. Don't mix them up!
The 'Hiking' Context
If a Swede says 'det är en bit kvar', it might actually be 'en lång väg'. They tend to downplay distances when hiking!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'It is a long way to the sea.'
Det är ___ ___ ___ till havet.
'Väg' is an en-word, so we use 'en' and 'lång'.
Which sentence correctly uses the metaphorical meaning?
Choose the best option:
This correctly uses the phrase to describe the progress toward peace.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är vi framme snart? B: Nej, det är fortfarande ___ ___ ___ kvar.
'En lång väg kvar' is the standard way to say there is a lot of distance left.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are talking about your 5-year plan to become a doctor.
Becoming a doctor takes many years, so it is a 'long way'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet är ___ ___ ___ till havet.
'Väg' is an en-word, so we use 'en' and 'lång'.
Choose the best option:
This correctly uses the phrase to describe the progress toward peace.
A: Är vi framme snart? B: Nej, det är fortfarande ___ ___ ___ kvar.
'En lång väg kvar' is the standard way to say there is a lot of distance left.
Situation: You are talking about your 5-year plan to become a doctor.
Becoming a doctor takes many years, so it is a 'long way'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenOnly if you are talking about a physical street in a city. For metaphors or highways, 'väg' is the only choice.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Väg' is the path/road. 'Resa' is the journey/trip itself. You walk on a 'väg' during a 'resa'.
Because 'väg' is an 'en-word'. 'Långt' is for 'ett-words' or used as an adverb.
Verwandte Redewendungen
en genväg
contrasta shortcut
långt borta
similarfar away
vägen till framgång
specialized formthe road to success
en bit på vägen
builds ona bit of the way / some progress
