Bedeutung
Stating a positive physical state.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Lagom' response. Even if you are having the best day of your life, 'Jag mår bra' is often preferred over extreme superlatives to avoid appearing boastful. In medical settings, 'må bra' is used to distinguish between physical pain (smärta) and general malaise (illamående/må dåligt). On Instagram, Swedes use #mårbra or #måbra to tag photos of nature, healthy food, or relaxing moments, emphasizing holistic wellness. Swedish 'fika' culture often involves asking 'Hur mår du?' as a genuine check-in on mental health, not just a passing greeting.
Avoid 'Jag är bra'
This is the #1 mistake. It means 'I am a good person' or 'I am talented.'
The 'Själv då?' rule
Always follow 'Jag mår bra' with 'Själv då?' (Yourself then?) to keep the conversation polite.
Bedeutung
Stating a positive physical state.
Avoid 'Jag är bra'
This is the #1 mistake. It means 'I am a good person' or 'I am talented.'
The 'Själv då?' rule
Always follow 'Jag mår bra' with 'Själv då?' (Yourself then?) to keep the conversation polite.
Honesty matters
If you don't feel good, it's okay to say 'Jag mår sådär' (I feel so-so). Swedes value sincerity.
Teste dich selbst
How do you say 'I feel good' in Swedish?
Choose the correct phrase:
'Mår' is the specific verb used for health and well-being.
Fill in the missing verb in the past tense.
Igår _______ jag inte så bra.
'Mådde' is the preterite (past) form of 'må'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hur mår du? B: Tack, jag ____ ____. Själv då?
This is the standard polite exchange.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Match 'Jag mår toppen' with the correct emoji:
'Toppen' means 'great' or 'at the top'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Må vs. Är
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenChoose the correct phrase:
'Mår' is the specific verb used for health and well-being.
Igår _______ jag inte så bra.
'Mådde' is the preterite (past) form of 'må'.
A: Hur mår du? B: Tack, jag ____ ____. Själv då?
This is the standard polite exchange.
Match 'Jag mår toppen' with the correct emoji:
'Toppen' means 'great' or 'at the top'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, for food use 'smakar bra' (tastes good) or 'är god' (is tasty).
'Må bra' is your general state of health. 'Känna sig bra' is more about a specific feeling or self-confidence.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from your grandmother to the King.
Say 'Jag mår inte bra' or 'Jag mår dåligt'.
Yes, that means 'I feel very well.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
må illa
contrastto feel nauseous
må toppen
specialized formto feel great
känna sig
similarto feel (reflexive)
allt väl
similarall is well
