Bedeutung
To feel calm and undisturbed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Hemfrid' (Home-peace) is actually a historical legal concept in Sweden that protected a person's right to 'vara i ro' in their own home. Breaking this was a serious crime. In Finland-Swedish, 'ro' is often used in the context of the archipelago (skärgården). Being 'i ro' often implies being out on the water or at a summer cottage. Norwegians use the cognate 'være i ro', but they often use it more physically to mean 'staying still' (not moving your body). In the era of 'digital detox', 'vara i ro' has become a popular term in Swedish social media to describe turning off notifications.
The 'Få' Trick
Use 'få vara i ro' (be allowed to be in peace) instead of just 'vara i ro' to sound more like a native when asking for space. It sounds less demanding and more like a natural need.
Avoid 'på'
Never say 'vara på ro'. Even though 'på' is used for many states in Swedish, 'ro' always takes 'i'.
Bedeutung
To feel calm and undisturbed.
The 'Få' Trick
Use 'få vara i ro' (be allowed to be in peace) instead of just 'vara i ro' to sound more like a native when asking for space. It sounds less demanding and more like a natural need.
Avoid 'på'
Never say 'vara på ro'. Even though 'på' is used for many states in Swedish, 'ro' always takes 'i'.
Silence is Golden
In Sweden, if you are 'i ro' with someone, you don't need to fill the silence. Don't feel pressured to talk!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Efter en stressig dag på jobbet vill jag bara ______ i ______.
The standard expression is 'vara i ro'.
Which sentence is a polite way to ask for space?
How do you ask your roommate to let you study in peace?
'Vila i ro' is for funerals, and 'i fred' is more aggressive.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are all specific types of 'ro' in Swedish.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför stängde du av din telefon? B: Jag behövde få ________.
'Vara i ro' fits the context of seeking peace from technology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ro vs. Fred
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEfter en stressig dag på jobbet vill jag bara ______ i ______.
The standard expression is 'vara i ro'.
How do you ask your roommate to let you study in peace?
'Vila i ro' is for funerals, and 'i fred' is more aggressive.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are all specific types of 'ro' in Swedish.
A: Varför stängde du av din telefon? B: Jag behövde få ________.
'Vara i ro' fits the context of seeking peace from technology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot exactly. 'Vara lugn' means to be calm or not worried. 'Vara i ro' implies a deeper, undisturbed state of tranquility.
Yes! 'Hunden ligger i ro' is a very natural way to say the dog is resting peacefully.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your friends.
The opposite would be 'att vara stressad' (to be stressed) or 'att vara störd' (to be disturbed).
Yes, 'jag har ingen ro i kroppen' (I have no rest in my body) is a common way to say you feel restless.
Often! A good fika is a time when you should 'vara i ro' and enjoy the moment.
Yes, for example: 'Jag hoppas att du får vara i ro under helgen.'
Yes, but it means 'to row'. The noun 'ro' (peace) and the verb 'ro' (row) are spelled the same but used differently.
Yes, this is a very common triple-word expression for total peace.
Because 'ro' is an abstract, uncountable noun in this context.
Verwandte Redewendungen
lugn och ro
similarPeace and quiet
lämna i fred
similarLeave in peace
ta det lugnt
relatedTake it easy
sinnesro
specialized formSerenity/Peace of mind
stilla
similarStill/Quiet
