Bedeutung
To still have much to do.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes often use 'en bit kvar' to avoid sounding 'skrytig' (boastful). Even if they are nearly finished, they might say they have a bit left to stay humble. In Swedish 'fika' culture, if someone says they have 'en bit kvar' on a task, it's a signal that they might need to skip the next coffee break to finish. In the Swedish mountains (fjällen), 'en bit' is notoriously vague. It can mean 15 minutes or 2 hours. Always check a map! Swedish politicians frequently use this phrase to discuss social issues like 'jämställdhet' (equality), acknowledging progress while noting that the work isn't over.
Use 'bra' for emphasis
If you want to say you have a LOT left, say 'en bra bit kvar'. It's very idiomatic.
Watch the subject
Remember: 'Vi har en bit kvar' BUT 'Det är en bit kvar'. Don't mix them up!
Bedeutung
To still have much to do.
Use 'bra' for emphasis
If you want to say you have a LOT left, say 'en bra bit kvar'. It's very idiomatic.
Watch the subject
Remember: 'Vi har en bit kvar' BUT 'Det är en bit kvar'. Don't mix them up!
The Humble Brag
Use this phrase when you are almost done but want to sound modest. It's very Swedish.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Vi har kommit halvvägs, men vi har en ____ ____ till toppen.
'Bit kvar' is the standard idiomatic expression for remaining distance.
Which preposition is most natural here?
Jag har en bit kvar ____ min läxa.
We use 'på' for tasks and projects like homework (läxa).
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Chef: 'Är budgeten klar?' Du: 'Inte riktigt, ...'
This is the standard way to say you are still working on a task.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. En liten bit kvar. 2. En bra bit kvar. 3. En bit på väg.
'Liten' means almost done, 'bra' means a lot left, and 'på väg' means you've started.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Bit vs. Bra Bit vs. Liten Bit
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi har kommit halvvägs, men vi har en ____ ____ till toppen.
'Bit kvar' is the standard idiomatic expression for remaining distance.
Jag har en bit kvar ____ min läxa.
We use 'på' for tasks and projects like homework (läxa).
Chef: 'Är budgeten klar?' Du: 'Inte riktigt, ...'
This is the standard way to say you are still working on a task.
1. En liten bit kvar. 2. En bra bit kvar. 3. En bit på väg.
'Liten' means almost done, 'bra' means a lot left, and 'på väg' means you've started.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, literally! 'Jag har en bit kvar av pizzan' means you haven't finished your pizza.
It's neutral. You can use it with your friends or your boss.
'En bit' feels more like a physical segment, while 'en del' feels like a percentage or portion. Both are used, but 'bit' is more common for distance.
It's more natural to say 'en bra bit' or just 'långt kvar'.
Not necessarily 'much', just 'some'. The amount depends on the context and adjectives like 'liten' or 'bra'.
You can say 'Jag har bara en liten bit kvar'.
Usually, yes. 'Jag har en bit kvar på boken.'
Yes. 'Det är en bit kvar till jul' (There is a bit left until Christmas).
The opposite would be 'klar' (finished) or 'framme' (arrived).
Yes, it's very common in status updates. 'Vi har en bit kvar med analysen.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
ha långt kvar
similarTo have a long way to go
vara på god väg
contrastTo be well on one's way
snart framme
contrastSoon there
återstå
synonymTo remain
ha en bit över
similarTo have a piece left over
