Bedeutung
Saving or utilizing something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'matsvinn' (food waste) is a major social issue. Many Swedes follow 'ta till vara' as a moral principle to reduce their carbon footprint. During the 'Beredskapstiden' (WWII era), the Swedish government issued pamphlets on how to 'ta till vara' on everything from dandelion roots to old rags. The phrase aligns perfectly with the 'Circular Economy' movement, which is very strong in Nordic countries. In old tales, being 'snål' (stingy) was bad, but being 'sparsam' (thrifty) and 'tillvaratagande' was a sign of a good character.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember to add 'på' if you are naming the thing you are utilizing. 'Ta till vara på [objekt]'.
Summer Imperative
In Sweden, telling someone to 'ta vara på sommaren' is a very common and kind way to say goodbye before a holiday.
Bedeutung
Saving or utilizing something.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember to add 'på' if you are naming the thing you are utilizing. 'Ta till vara på [objekt]'.
Summer Imperative
In Sweden, telling someone to 'ta vara på sommaren' is a very common and kind way to say goodbye before a holiday.
Not for People
Never use this for people unless you are talking about their skills or talents in a professional way.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the Swedish sentence.
Vi har mycket äpplen i trädgården. Vi måste ____ ____ ____ på dem.
Since we are talking about using a resource (apples), 'ta till vara' is the correct choice.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?
A) Jag ska ta till vara på min chef. B) Jag ska ta till vara på den här chansen.
You 'ta till vara' on chances/opportunities, not people (like your boss).
Complete the dialogue.
Anna: 'Det är så mycket mat kvar!' Erik: 'Ja, vi får...'
Erik suggests utilizing the leftovers the next day.
Match the situation to the correct Swedish phrase.
Situation: You find an old piece of wood and decide to make a shelf.
Transforming a resource into something useful is the definition of 'ta till vara'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi har mycket äpplen i trädgården. Vi måste ____ ____ ____ på dem.
Since we are talking about using a resource (apples), 'ta till vara' is the correct choice.
A) Jag ska ta till vara på min chef. B) Jag ska ta till vara på den här chansen.
You 'ta till vara' on chances/opportunities, not people (like your boss).
Anna: 'Det är så mycket mat kvar!' Erik: 'Ja, vi får...'
Erik suggests utilizing the leftovers the next day.
Situation: You find an old piece of wood and decide to make a shelf.
Transforming a resource into something useful is the definition of 'ta till vara'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenAlmost. 'Ta till vara' is slightly more formal and often used for physical resources. 'Ta vara på' is more common in speech and for abstract things like time.
Not really. Use 'spara' for saving money. Use 'ta till vara' if you are using a discount or a financial opportunity.
It is written as three words: 'ta till vara'. Sometimes you see 'ta tillvara', but the three-word version is standard.
You say 'Ta till vara på det!'
Yes, it's the formal compound verb version of the phrase.
Yes, it's perfect for describing the act of recycling or upcycling materials.
The past tense is 'tog till vara på'.
No, it sounds very modern and responsible, especially with the focus on the environment.
Yes, 'ta vara på varandra' means to cherish each other and the time you have together.
Yes, very often, to mean 'leveraging' assets or 'safeguarding' interests.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ta vara på
similarTo make use of / cherish
Tillvarata
specialized formTo safeguard / utilize
Spara
similarTo save
Utnyttja
similarTo utilize / exploit
Slösa
contrastTo waste
