Bedeutung
To act with dignity
Kultureller Hintergrund
At the Nobel Banquet, 'hålla stilen' is the ultimate goal. Guests must follow strict protocols for hours, from how they sit to how they eat, representing the peak of Swedish formal 'stil.' The concept of 'Vett och Etikett' (Manners and Etiquette) was popularized by Magdalena Ribbing, a famous Swedish journalist. She often used 'hålla stilen' as a guiding principle for social harmony. In Finland-Swedish culture, 'hålla stilen' can have an even stronger connotation of 'sisu' (resilience). It's about not complaining even when life is very hard. In Swedish multinational companies like IKEA or Volvo, 'hålla stilen' translates to a leadership style that is humble but firm and professional.
Use it as a compliment
If a friend handles a difficult situation well, tell them 'Snyggt jobbat, du höll verkligen stilen.' It's a very high-quality compliment.
Don't forget the '-en'
Saying 'hålla stil' sounds like you're missing a piece of the puzzle. Always use the definite form 'stilen.'
Bedeutung
To act with dignity
Use it as a compliment
If a friend handles a difficult situation well, tell them 'Snyggt jobbat, du höll verkligen stilen.' It's a very high-quality compliment.
Don't forget the '-en'
Saying 'hålla stil' sounds like you're missing a piece of the puzzle. Always use the definite form 'stilen.'
The 'Negative' use
You can use it negatively to describe someone who is losing control: 'Han kan inte hålla stilen.' This is a common way to describe someone getting too drunk at a party.
Stoicism
Understand that this phrase is the Swedish version of 'Keep Calm and Carry On.' It values emotional stability.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.
Igår var han jättearg, men han ______ stilen ändå.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum) of 'hålla', which is 'höll'.
Which situation best describes 'hålla stilen'?
Vilken situation passar bäst för 'hålla stilen'?
'Hålla stilen' is about maintaining dignity and behavior, not physical actions or shopping.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Mitt ex ska gifta sig. Jag är så ledsen och arg! B: Jag förstår, men skriv inget dumt på Facebook. Försök ______.
'Hålla stilen' means to stay classy/dignified. 'Hålla i dig' means hold on, 'hålla med' means agree, and 'hålla om' means hug.
Match the phrase variation to the context.
Match: 1. Bevara stilen, 2. Hålla formen, 3. Hålla stilen
'Bevara stilen' is formal, 'Hålla formen' is for fitness, and 'Hålla stilen' is the general idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Hålla stilen vs. Hålla masken
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIgår var han jättearg, men han ______ stilen ändå.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum) of 'hålla', which is 'höll'.
Vilken situation passar bäst för 'hålla stilen'?
'Hålla stilen' is about maintaining dignity and behavior, not physical actions or shopping.
A: Mitt ex ska gifta sig. Jag är så ledsen och arg! B: Jag förstår, men skriv inget dumt på Facebook. Försök ______.
'Hålla stilen' means to stay classy/dignified. 'Hålla i dig' means hold on, 'hålla med' means agree, and 'hålla om' means hug.
Match: 1. Bevara stilen, 2. Hålla formen, 3. Hålla stilen
'Bevara stilen' is formal, 'Hålla formen' is for fitness, and 'Hålla stilen' is the general idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but it's secondary. If someone always dresses well over many years, you can say they 'håller stilen.' But usually, it's about behavior.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'höll stilen.' Example: 'Han höll stilen igår.'
Almost exactly. 'Keep it classy' is the best English translation.
Yes! It means the company maintains its high quality and reputation over time.
Very common. You will hear it in movies, news, and daily conversation.
No, it implies dignity. 'Hålla skenet uppe' is the phrase for lying/pretending.
You can, but it changes the meaning to 'maintaining my personal unique style' rather than the general idiom of dignity.
Constantly. It's used to describe players who don't get angry or cheat when they are losing.
You can say 'Håll stilen!' as a cool, slightly informal way to say goodbye to a friend.
The opposite is 'att göra bort sig' (to make a fool of oneself) or 'att balla ur' (to lose it/go crazy).
Yes, 'livsstil' is the Swedish word for lifestyle, and 'hålla stilen' is about maintaining the quality of that life.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hålla masken
similarTo keep a straight face / hide emotions
Hålla god min i elakt spel
similarTo put on a brave face
Tappa ansiktet
contrastTo lose face
Göra bort sig
contrastTo make a fool of oneself
Bevara värdigheten
synonymTo preserve dignity
Hålla skenet uppe
similarTo keep up appearances
