Bedeutung
Getting enough sleep or relaxation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Sommarstuga' (summer cottage) is the ultimate place to 'vila ut'. It represents a return to nature and simplicity, which Swedes believe is necessary for health. Taking time to 'vila ut' after a period of high stress is socially encouraged. Managers often remind employees to disconnect during their 'semester' (vacation). Swedish doctors often prescribe 'vila' as a primary treatment for stress-related illnesses, emphasizing that one must 'vila ut' before returning to work. Asking someone if they have 'vilat ut' after a holiday is a standard, polite way to start a conversation when they return to work.
The Stress Test
If you aren't sure if you're saying it right, imagine you are pushing the word 'ut' out of your mouth with extra force.
The Vacation Standard
When a Swede says they will 'vila ut', don't invite them to a loud party. They are signaling a need for quiet.
Bedeutung
Getting enough sleep or relaxation.
The Stress Test
If you aren't sure if you're saying it right, imagine you are pushing the word 'ut' out of your mouth with extra force.
The Vacation Standard
When a Swede says they will 'vila ut', don't invite them to a loud party. They are signaling a need for quiet.
Not for Objects
Remember, only living things 'vilar ut'. You can't say a computer is 'vilar ut' after a long update.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing particle to complete the phrase 'to rest up'.
Efter den långa resan behövde vi vila ____.
'Vila ut' is the fixed phrasal verb for resting thoroughly.
Which sentence is most natural for a vacation plan?
Vad ska du göra på semestern?
'Vila ut' is perfect for long-term relaxation at a summer house.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
A: Du ser trött ut. B: Ja, jag har inte ____ än.
After 'har', we use the supine form 'vilat'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Se till att vila ut ordentligt'?
It is used when someone needs significant recovery.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEfter den långa resan behövde vi vila ____.
'Vila ut' is the fixed phrasal verb for resting thoroughly.
Vad ska du göra på semestern?
'Vila ut' is perfect for long-term relaxation at a summer house.
A: Du ser trött ut. B: Ja, jag har inte ____ än.
After 'har', we use the supine form 'vilat'.
When would you say 'Se till att vila ut ordentligt'?
It is used when someone needs significant recovery.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
Usually no. A nap is 'en tupplur'. 'Vila ut' implies a longer period of recovery.
'Vila' is the act of resting. 'Vila ut' is resting until you are no longer tired.
No, you don't say 'vila ut mig'. Just 'vila ut'.
Yes, 'Jag vilade ut igår' (I rested up yesterday).
Yes, many Swedish songs about summer and heartbreak use it to describe finding peace.
No, it can mean reading, walking in the woods, or just sitting quietly.
Yes, this is a very common collocation meaning 'to rest up thoroughly'.
There isn't a direct opposite phrasal verb, but 'köra slut på sig själv' (to run oneself into the ground) is the conceptual opposite.
Yes, especially when discussing burnout prevention or post-project recovery.
Verwandte Redewendungen
sova ut
similarTo sleep until one wakes up naturally.
återhämta sig
synonymTo recover.
pusta ut
similarTo breathe a sigh of relief.
vila upp sig
similarTo rest to regain strength.
ta det lugnt
similarTo take it easy.
