Bedeutung
Failing to recall something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Punctuality is a core Swedish value. Forgetting a meeting is often seen as a lack of respect for others' time. The 'Tidsoptimist' is a common Swedish personality type—someone who always forgets how long tasks take. In Swedish bureaucracy, 'glömma bort' is rarely accepted as an excuse for late tax filings. The phrase is often used in Swedish pop music to express the pain of being forgotten by a lover.
The 'Object' Rule
If you can touch it, don't use 'bort'. If you can only think it, use 'bort'.
Stress Matters
If you stress 'glömma' instead of 'bort', Swedes might not understand you immediately.
Bedeutung
Failing to recall something.
The 'Object' Rule
If you can touch it, don't use 'bort'. If you can only think it, use 'bort'.
Stress Matters
If you stress 'glömma' instead of 'bort', Swedes might not understand you immediately.
The Polite Apology
Always add 'helt' (completely) to your apology: 'Jag glömde helt bort det!' It sounds more sincere.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct particle to complete the phrase 'to forget'.
Jag glömde ______ att ringa min mamma igår.
In standard Swedish, 'glömma bort' is the correct phrasal verb for forgetting a task.
Which sentence is correct for leaving an umbrella on the bus?
Choose the correct sentence:
Use 'glömma' without 'bort' for physical objects left behind.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'glömma bort'.
A: Varför kom du inte? B: Förlåt, jag ______ helt ______ det!
The past tense (preterite) is needed here because the event already happened.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'glömma bort' with the correct context:
'Glömma bort' is for information like names, not physical objects.
Complete the common phrase 'Not to be forgotten'.
Icke att ______.
This is a fixed formal expression.
Where does the stress fall in 'glömma bort'?
Select the stressed word:
In Swedish phrasal verbs, the particle always carries the main stress.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Glömma vs. Glömma Bort
Aufgabensammlung
6 AufgabenJag glömde ______ att ringa min mamma igår.
In standard Swedish, 'glömma bort' is the correct phrasal verb for forgetting a task.
Choose the correct sentence:
Use 'glömma' without 'bort' for physical objects left behind.
A: Varför kom du inte? B: Förlåt, jag ______ helt ______ det!
The past tense (preterite) is needed here because the event already happened.
Match 'glömma bort' with the correct context:
'Glömma bort' is for information like names, not physical objects.
Icke att ______.
This is a fixed formal expression.
Select the stressed word:
In Swedish phrasal verbs, the particle always carries the main stress.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen'Glömma' is used for leaving physical objects behind. 'Glömma bort' is for forgetting information or tasks.
Yes, it is very common in Gothenburg and Western Sweden. It means the same thing.
No, it is neutral and used in all everyday situations.
Use 'Jag glömde mina nycklar' (if you left them) or 'Jag tappade bort mina nycklar' (if you lost them).
The past tense is 'glömde bort'.
Yes, 'glömma bort någon' means to forget about someone or neglect them.
Only in the phrase 'icke att förglömma'. Otherwise, it's very old-fashioned.
Yes, literally. It implies the memory has gone away.
Yes, if the context is clear, you can just say 'Jag glömde bort det'.
In Sweden, it's better to be honest and apologize than to make up a complex excuse.
Verwandte Redewendungen
komma ihåg
contrastTo remember
tappa bort
similarTo lose something
lägga på minnet
builds onTo memorize
förglömma
specialized formTo forget (formal)
glömma av
synonymTo forget
