Bedeutung
To take care of one's physical wellbeing.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Friskvårdsbidrag' is a unique Swedish cultural-economic phenomenon where employers provide up to 5000 SEK per year for employees to 'sköta sin hälsa'. The concept of 'Friluftsliv' (open-air life) is central to how Swedes 'sköta sin hälsa'. It's not just about the gym, but about being in nature. 1177 Vårdguiden is the national hub for health. Their articles often use 'sköta sin hälsa' when giving advice to the public. The 'Lagom' approach means that 'sköta sin hälsa' should not be an obsession, but a balanced part of life.
The 'Sin' Rule
Always check who the subject is. If it's 'Jag', use 'min'. If it's 'Han', use 'sin'.
Don't say 'göra hälsa'
In English you might 'do' things for your health, but in Swedish you 'sköter' it.
Bedeutung
To take care of one's physical wellbeing.
The 'Sin' Rule
Always check who the subject is. If it's 'Jag', use 'min'. If it's 'Han', use 'sin'.
Don't say 'göra hälsa'
In English you might 'do' things for your health, but in Swedish you 'sköter' it.
Friskvård
If you work in Sweden, ask about your 'friskvårdsbidrag'—it's money specifically for you to 'sköta din hälsa'!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun.
Jag måste bli bättre på att sköta ___ hälsa.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the pronoun must be 'min'.
Which sentence is most natural for a doctor to ask?
A: Sköter du din hälsa? B: Tar du din hälsa? C: Gör du din hälsa?
'Sköta' is the standard collocation for health management.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför tränar du så mycket? B: För att jag vill ___ ___ ___.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'min' is required.
Match the phrase variation to the context.
1. Vårda sin hälsa 2. Sköta sin hälsa 3. Hålla sig i trim
'Vårda' is formal, 'sköta' is neutral, and 'hålla sig i trim' is casual.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Sköta vs. Ta hand om
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJag måste bli bättre på att sköta ___ hälsa.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the pronoun must be 'min'.
A: Sköter du din hälsa? B: Tar du din hälsa? C: Gör du din hälsa?
'Sköta' is the standard collocation for health management.
A: Varför tränar du så mycket? B: För att jag vill ___ ___ ___.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'min' is required.
1. Vårda sin hälsa 2. Sköta sin hälsa 3. Hålla sig i trim
'Vårda' is formal, 'sköta' is neutral, and 'hålla sig i trim' is casual.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, doctors, or bosses.
Yes, if you are the one doing the action. 'Jag sköter min hälsa'.
'Sköta' is about management and routine. 'Vårda' is more about deep care and is more formal.
Yes, you can say 'sköta sin psykiska hälsa'.
Very common, especially in the context of wellness and work-life balance.
'Att försumma sin hälsa' (to neglect one's health).
It can also mean 'to behave' (sköta sig) or 'to manage' (sköta ett företag).
It's the Swedish sj-sound. Imagine blowing out a candle with your tongue in the 'sh' position.
You usually say 'ta hand om barnen', but you can 'sköta om' someone.
Yes, 'hälsa' is the noun for health. As a verb, it means 'to greet'.
'Sin' refers back to the subject. 'Hans' would mean someone else's health.
Yes, adding 'om' makes it sound slightly more caring and less like a task.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ta hand om sig
similarto take care of oneself
vårda sin hälsa
specialized formto cherish/nurse one's health
försumma sin hälsa
contrastto neglect one's health
hålla sig i form
similarto stay in shape
må bra
builds onto feel good
