Bedeutung
Spending time in the open air.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Friluftsliv' is central. Being 'utomhus' isn't just a location; it's a spiritual practice of connecting with nature. Similar to Sweden, Norwegians use 'være utendørs'. They share the 'no bad weather' philosophy. In Finland, being 'utomhus' often involves activities like berry picking or ice swimming, emphasizing resilience. Danish 'hygge' can happen 'utomhus' too, often with blankets and candles at outdoor cafés in Copenhagen.
The 'U' sound
Make sure to purse your lips tightly for the 'u' in 'utomhus' to sound like a native.
No 'in'
Never say 'i utomhus'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
Spending time in the open air.
The 'U' sound
Make sure to purse your lips tightly for the 'u' in 'utomhus' to sound like a native.
No 'in'
Never say 'i utomhus'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
The Weather Rule
If you complain about the weather while being utomhus, a Swede will likely remind you about 'bad clothes'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
När solen skiner vill jag ______.
After 'vill' (want), we use the infinitive form 'vara'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Jag är i utomhus. B: Jag är utomhus. C: Jag är på utomhus.
'Utomhus' does not take a preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför har du på dig jackan? B: För att jag ska ______.
The context of wearing a jacket implies going/being outside.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
Situation: A doctor advising a patient who feels depressed in winter.
This is a standard piece of advice for seasonal affective disorder.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenNär solen skiner vill jag ______.
After 'vill' (want), we use the infinitive form 'vara'.
A: Jag är i utomhus. B: Jag är utomhus. C: Jag är på utomhus.
'Utomhus' does not take a preposition.
A: Varför har du på dig jackan? B: För att jag ska ______.
The context of wearing a jacket implies going/being outside.
Situation: A doctor advising a patient who feels depressed in winter.
This is a standard piece of advice for seasonal affective disorder.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's neutral. 'Ute' is more informal, but 'utomhus' is used everywhere from news to daily chat.
Yes, in compounds like 'utomhusaktivitet' (outdoor activity).
'Ute' is broader (can mean 'out of fashion' or 'out of town'). 'Utomhus' strictly means 'outside a building'.
No, 'utomhus' acts as an adverb of place on its own.
Absolutely. Swedes are 'utomhus' all year round.
Yes, but it sounds like a sign in a park or a medical advice.
Say 'Jag går ut'. Don't use 'utomhus' for the movement.
Yes, always written as one word.
The opposite is 'inomhus' (indoors).
Technically yes, but most people would just say they are 'ute på balkongen'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
vara ute
synonymTo be out/outside
gå ut
similarTo go out
friluftsliv
builds onOpen-air life
inomhus
contrastIndoors
