Bedeutung
Having a strong determination to achieve something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Vasaloppet' ski race is the ultimate cultural expression of 'stark vilja'. It's not about being the fastest, but about having the will to finish 90km. Swedish leadership often values 'consensus', but once a decision is made, a 'stark vilja' to implement it is expected from everyone. Astrid Lindgren's characters, like Pippi Långstrump or Emil i Lönneberga, are classic examples of 'starka viljor'—children who know what they want. While Swedes are generally reserved, showing a 'stark vilja' in your hobbies or fitness is a socially acceptable way to show passion.
Use in CVs
Instead of just saying you are 'hardworking', use 'Jag har en stark vilja att bidra till företagets mål'.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for small things, it sounds sarcastic.
Bedeutung
Having a strong determination to achieve something.
Use in CVs
Instead of just saying you are 'hardworking', use 'Jag har en stark vilja att bidra till företagets mål'.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for small things, it sounds sarcastic.
The 'Jante' balance
It's okay to have a 'stark vilja' as long as you don't brag about it too much.
Teste dich selbst
Fyll i rätt form av 'stark vilja'.
Trots alla problem visade hon en ______.
We use the indefinite form 'en stark vilja' here.
Vilken mening är korrekt?
Välj det bästa alternativet:
In Swedish, you 'have' (har) a will, and 'stark' matches the 'en-word' vilja.
Slutför dialogen.
A: Hur orkar du plugga så sent? B: Jag måste klara provet, så jag använder min ______.
Because of the possessive 'min', the adjective takes the definite '-a' ending.
Matcha situationen med rätt uttryck.
En politiker som vägrar ge upp en reform trots kritik.
In politics, 'stark vilja' is often referred to as 'politisk vilja'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Synonyms for Determination
Positive
- • Stark vilja
- • Målmedvetenhet
- • Drivkraft
Neutral/Mixed
- • Envishet
- • Bestämdhet
Informal/Strong
- • Jävlar anamma
- • Pannben
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTrots alla problem visade hon en ______.
We use the indefinite form 'en stark vilja' here.
Välj det bästa alternativet:
In Swedish, you 'have' (har) a will, and 'stark' matches the 'en-word' vilja.
A: Hur orkar du plugga så sent? B: Jag måste klara provet, så jag använder min ______.
Because of the possessive 'min', the adjective takes the definite '-a' ending.
En politiker som vägrar ge upp en reform trots kritik.
In politics, 'stark vilja' is often referred to as 'politisk vilja'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, in 95% of cases it is a compliment. It suggests grit and determination.
No, 'vilja' is an 'en-word', so it must be 'stark'.
'Stark vilja' is the positive drive to reach a goal. 'Envishet' is often the refusal to change one's mind, even when wrong.
You use the adjective 'viljestark'.
Yes, very often to describe 'drive' or 'ambition'.
Yes, you can say 'Det finns en stark vilja i gruppen'.
Not at all. It is used daily in news, sports, and conversation.
'Svag vilja' (weak will) or 'brist på vilja' (lack of will).
It is neutral. It works in both a text to a friend and a formal report.
Yes, often to describe a child who is very independent.
Yes, 'jävlar anamma' is a more 'gutsy' and informal version.
It becomes 'den starka viljan'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
viljestark
similarStrong-willed (adjective)
jävlar anamma
similarGrit/Determination
målmedveten
similarGoal-oriented
envis som en synd
similarStubborn as a sin
god vilja
contrastGoodwill
