Bedeutung
To keep moving or active
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Friluftsliv' (open-air life) encourages Swedes to 'hålla i gång' outdoors regardless of the weather. This is summed up in the saying 'Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder'. During the summer 'industrisemester' (industrial vacation), many businesses struggle to 'hålla i gång' operations as almost everyone is on leave simultaneously. There is a massive social emphasis on 'aktivt åldrande' (active aging). Municipalities often provide 'hålla i gång'-classes for seniors. In Swedish clubs, the 'vibe' is everything. A DJ who can 'hålla i gång' the dance floor is highly valued because Swedes can sometimes be shy to start dancing.
Use it for health
When talking to Swedes about health, use this phrase instead of 'träna' (to train) to sound more natural and holistic.
Watch the 'ng'
Make sure you don't pronounce a hard 'g' at the end of 'gång'. It should be a smooth nasal sound.
Bedeutung
To keep moving or active
Use it for health
When talking to Swedes about health, use this phrase instead of 'träna' (to train) to sound more natural and holistic.
Watch the 'ng'
Make sure you don't pronounce a hard 'g' at the end of 'gång'. It should be a smooth nasal sound.
The 'Old Person' Compliment
Telling an elderly Swede 'Vad du håller i gång!' is a very common and appreciated compliment.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Min farfar är 80 år men han gillar att ______ i ______.
The standard phrase is 'hålla i gång'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly for a party context?
How do you say 'They kept the party going all night'?
'Höll i gång' is used to describe maintaining the energy of an event.
Match the sentence to the most likely situation.
Sentence: 'Vi måste hålla i gång produktionen.'
Produktion (production) relates to manufacturing and business continuity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är du trött efter träningen? B: Ja, men det är viktigt att ______.
In the context of exercise and health, 'hålla i gång' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Hålla i gång vs. Sätta i gång
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMin farfar är 80 år men han gillar att ______ i ______.
The standard phrase is 'hålla i gång'.
How do you say 'They kept the party going all night'?
'Höll i gång' is used to describe maintaining the energy of an event.
Sentence: 'Vi måste hålla i gång produktionen.'
Produktion (production) relates to manufacturing and business continuity.
A: Är du trött efter träningen? B: Ja, men det är viktigt att ______.
In the context of exercise and health, 'hålla i gång' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, you can say 'Håll i gång motorn' if you want someone to keep the engine running while idling.
Both are correct. 'I gång' is more formal, 'igång' is more common in texts and social media.
Mostly, but 'keep going' can also mean 'fortsätt'. 'Hålla i gång' specifically implies staying active or maintaining energy.
No, that sounds strange. Use 'Jag håller på med min läxa' (I am doing my homework).
Yes, to mean keeping operations or projects running.
To 'lägga av' (quit) or 'stanna av' (stop/stagnate).
Yes, 'hålla i gång samtalet' means to keep the chat flowing.
No, it's neutral and can be used in almost any setting.
Add 'mig/dig/sig'. Example: 'Jag måste hålla mig i gång'.
Not necessarily wild, just energetic and active.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Sätta i gång
builds onTo start/commence
Hålla ut
similarTo endure/hold out
Vara i farten
synonymTo be on the move/busy
Hålla igång
specialized formTo stay active (closed spelling)
Hålla låda
similarTo talk non-stop
