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- Hållbar is a versatile Swedish adjective meaning sustainable, durable, or tenable.
- It is a core word in Swedish environmental culture, appearing in 'hållbar utveckling'.
- The word declines based on gender and number: hållbar (en), hållbart (ett), hållbara (plural).
- It covers physical strength, ecological responsibility, and the logical validity of arguments.
The Swedish word hållbar is a multifaceted adjective that English speakers primarily translate as sustainable, durable, or tenable. At its core, it describes something that can be maintained, endured, or held up over time without collapsing or being exhausted. In modern Sweden, a country deeply committed to environmental protection, you will encounter this word daily in the context of hållbar utveckling (sustainable development). However, its utility extends far beyond ecology. It encompasses the physical strength of a product, the logical consistency of an argument, and even the longevity of a relationship or financial plan.
- Environmental Context
- Refers to practices that do not deplete natural resources. Example: Hållbart fiske (Sustainable fishing).
- Physical Durability
- Refers to objects that are built to last and resist wear and tear. Example: Ett hållbart material (A durable material).
- Logical Validity
- Refers to arguments or theories that hold up under scrutiny. Example: En hållbar teori (A tenable theory).
When Swedes use hållbar, they are often making a value judgment about the future. If a system is ohållbar (unsustainable), it is destined to fail. Therefore, hållbarhet (sustainability) is seen as a prerequisite for success in business, politics, and personal lifestyle choices. You will see it on food packaging, in corporate annual reports, and in political manifestos. It is a word that carries weight, suggesting responsibility, quality, and foresight.
Vi måste ställa om till en mer hållbar livsstil för att rädda planeten.
The word is composed of the verb hålla (to hold/last) and the suffix -bar (equivalent to the English suffix -able). Literally, it means 'hold-able'. This literal root helps in understanding why it applies to both a physical chair that doesn't break and a logical argument that doesn't 'fall apart'. In the business world, hållbart företagande refers to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), emphasizing that profit should not come at the cost of the environment or social ethics.
Dessa skor är gjorda av ett mycket hållbart läder.
Furthermore, hållbar is used in culinary and storage contexts. If food is hållbart, it means it has a long shelf life. For instance, canned goods are more hållbara than fresh produce. This sense of 'lastingness' is the common thread across all its applications. Whether you are talking about the environment, a pair of jeans, or a legal defense, you are discussing the capacity of that thing to endure over time.
Argumentet är inte längre hållbart i ljuset av de nya bevisen.
Using hållbar correctly requires an understanding of Swedish adjective agreement and the specific noun it modifies. Since it is an adjective, it must match the gender and number of the noun it describes. For common gender nouns (en-words), use hållbar. For neuter gender nouns (ett-words), use hållbart. For plural nouns or when used after a definite article, use hållbara.
- Common Gender (en)
- En hållbar strategi (A sustainable strategy). Here, 'strategi' is an en-word.
- Neuter Gender (ett)
- Ett hållbart samhälle (A sustainable society). 'Samhälle' is an ett-word, so we add a -t.
- Plural / Definite
- De hållbara alternativen (The sustainable alternatives). We use the -a ending.
In environmental contexts, the word often appears in compound nouns or as part of fixed phrases. Hållbar utveckling is the most frequent. If you are writing a formal report, you might use it to describe hållbar tillväxt (sustainable growth). In a more casual setting, like shopping for clothes, you might ask if the garment is hållbart producerat (sustainably produced).
Företaget strävar efter att skapa hållbara värden för sina aktieägare.
When describing durability, hållbar is often intensified with adverbs. For example, extremt hållbar (extremely durable) or inte särskilt hållbar (not particularly durable). If you are talking about food, you might use it in the sense of 'best before' dates: Hur länge är mjölken hållbar? (How long does the milk stay fresh?).
Är den här konstruktionen verkligen hållbar i längden?
In abstract or academic discussions, hållbar describes the validity of logic. If someone makes a claim, a critic might say: Det är inte ett hållbart argument (That is not a tenable argument). This implies the argument lacks a solid foundation or evidence. It's a professional way to say something doesn't make sense or won't work.
Vi behöver hitta en hållbar lösning på problemet med plast i haven.
In Sweden, hållbar is a buzzword that has moved from scientific journals into every corner of public life. If you turn on the news (SVT Nyheter), you will likely hear it within the first ten minutes. Politicians use it to discuss climate goals, economists use it to talk about debt levels, and urban planners use it to describe 'green' cities. It is perhaps one of the most culturally significant words in modern Swedish society because it reflects the national priority on environmental stewardship.
- In the Supermarket
- Look for labels like 'Hållbart val' (Sustainable choice) on fish or coffee. It indicates the product meets certain ethical or ecological standards.
- At Work
- Many companies have a 'Hållbarhetschef' (Chief Sustainability Officer). In meetings, people discuss 'hållbara affärsmodeller' (sustainable business models).
- In Construction
- Architects talk about 'hållbart byggande', meaning using materials and designs that minimize energy consumption.
You will also hear it in the context of personal development and mental health. A hållbart arbetsliv (sustainable working life) is a common topic of discussion in Sweden, referring to a work-life balance that prevents burnout. This usage highlights that the word isn't just about 'saving the trees'; it's about the health and longevity of human systems as well. If you are working too many hours, a Swedish friend might tell you: Det där är inte hållbart i längden (That isn't sustainable in the long run).
Sverige vill vara världsledande inom hållbar energi.
Interestingly, the word is also common in sports and fitness. A coach might talk about hållbar träning, meaning a training regimen that builds strength without causing injury. Here, the emphasis is on the body's durability and the long-term health of the athlete. In every context, the word carries a positive connotation of wisdom, stability, and care for the future.
Vi diskuterade hur vi kan skapa en mer hållbar konsumtion.
Even though hållbar is a common word, English speakers often make mistakes by using it where more specific Swedish words would be more natural. One frequent error is using hållbar when they actually mean slitstark (wear-resistant) for clothing or varaktig (lasting/permanent) for feelings. While hållbar can mean durable, slitstark is much more common when specifically discussing the physical toughness of fabrics or tools.
- Confusing with 'Miljövänlig'
- Mistake: Using 'hållbar' to mean only 'eco-friendly'. While related, 'hållbar' is broader and includes social and economic aspects.
- Adjective Agreement
- Mistake: Saying 'en hållbart bil'. Correction: 'en hållbar bil'. You must match the gender of the noun.
- Preposition Errors
- Mistake: 'Hållbar för framtiden'. Correction: Often 'hållbar i längden' (sustainable in the long run) or 'hållbar för miljön'.
Another mistake is using hållbar for 'valid' in the sense of a ticket or a passport. While hållbar means valid in a logical sense, for documents, Swedes use giltig. If you say your passport is hållbart, a Swede might think you mean it is physically sturdy and won't rip, rather than being legally accepted for travel.
❌ Biljetten är hållbar i tre dagar. (Wrong)
✅ Biljetten är giltig i tre dagar. (Correct)
Finally, be careful with the word uthållig. While it looks similar and shares the root hålla, uthållig means 'persistent' or 'having high stamina' and is used for people or animals. You wouldn't call a bridge uthållig, and you wouldn't call a marathon runner hållbar (unless you're talking about their career longevity).
Because hållbar is so versatile, there are several synonyms that might be more appropriate depending on the context. Understanding these nuances will make your Swedish sound more natural and precise. Below is a comparison of common alternatives.
- Slitstark vs. Hållbar
- Slitstark specifically refers to something that can withstand heavy use or friction, like work clothes or flooring. Hållbar is more general.
- Ekologisk vs. Hållbar
- Ekologisk (organic) refers specifically to farming methods without synthetic chemicals. Hållbar is the 'big picture' that includes ecology but also social fairness.
- Giltig vs. Hållbar
- Giltig means 'valid' in a legal or administrative sense (passports, laws). Hållbar means 'valid' in a logical or evidentiary sense.
If you want to sound more academic, you might use bestående (lasting/enduring) or livskraftig (viable/vigorous). For example, a livskraftig ekonomi is a viable economy. In the context of arguments, you might use vederhäftig (reliable/trustworthy) or logisk (logical).
Vi söker efter en långsiktig lösning snarare än en snabb fix.
In summary, while hållbar is the 'go-to' word for most things that last or are good for the planet, expanding your vocabulary with these alternatives will help you express more specific ideas. For instance, instead of saying 'en hållbar tröja', saying 'en slitstark tröja' tells the listener exactly why the sweater is good—it won't get holes easily.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The modern environmental meaning only became dominant in the late 20th century, following the UN's Brundtland Report in 1987, which popularized the term 'sustainable development' (hållbar utveckling).
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing the 'o' like the English 'hole'. It should be a short 'o' as in 'pot'.
- Making the 'l' too short. Swedish double 'l' indicates a long consonant sound.
- Pronouncing 'bar' like the English 'bar' with a short 'a'. The Swedish 'a' in 'bar' is long.
- Forgetting to stress the first syllable.
- Pronouncing the 'h' too softly.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize in texts as it appears frequently in news and labels.
Requires attention to adjective agreement (en/ett/plural).
The pronunciation is straightforward, but the 'l' sound must be long.
Very common word, usually clearly articulated.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Adjective Agreement
En hållbar stad, ett hållbart hus, hållbara städer.
Compound Nouns
Hållbarhet + mål = hållbarhetsmål (note the 's').
Suffix -bar
Comparable to -able in English (tänkbar, ätbar, läsbar).
Definite Adjective Form
Den hållbara utvecklingen (ends in -a).
Adverb Formation
Att leva hållbart (add -t to the adjective).
Beispiele nach Niveau
Den här mjölken är hållbar länge.
This milk stays fresh for a long time.
Hållbar here refers to shelf life.
Är leksaken hållbar?
Is the toy durable?
Simple adjective use for physical strength.
Det är en hållbar väska.
It is a durable bag.
En-word agreement: en väska -> hållbar.
Hållbar mat är bra.
Sustainable food is good.
A1 context: food that lasts or is good.
Bilen är inte hållbar.
The car is not durable.
Using 'inte' to negate the adjective.
Jag vill ha ett hållbart bord.
I want a durable table.
Ett-word agreement: ett bord -> hållbart.
Hållbara skor är dyra.
Durable shoes are expensive.
Plural agreement: skor -> hållbara.
Är det här tyget hållbart?
Is this fabric durable?
Ett-word agreement: tyget -> hållbart.
Vi köper hållbara kläder nu.
We are buying sustainable clothes now.
Plural adjective: hållbara.
Hållbar energi är viktig för oss.
Sustainable energy is important to us.
Common noun phrase: hållbar energi.
Min plan är inte hållbar.
My plan is not sustainable.
Abstract use: a plan that won't work.
Företaget har en hållbar profil.
The company has a sustainable profile.
Business context: sustainable image.
Vi behöver hållbara lösningar.
We need sustainable solutions.
Plural agreement: lösningar -> hållbara.
Är det här ett hållbart val?
Is this a sustainable choice?
Ett-word agreement: ett val -> hållbart.
Hållbart fiske skyddar haven.
Sustainable fishing protects the oceans.
Ett-word agreement: fiske -> hållbart.
Huset är byggt av hållbara material.
The house is built of sustainable materials.
Plural agreement: material -> hållbara.
Hållbar utveckling är målet för projektet.
Sustainable development is the goal of the project.
Standard phrase: hållbar utveckling.
Deras argument är inte hållbart i längden.
Their argument is not tenable in the long run.
Logical validity: hållbart argument.
Vi måste främja en hållbar konsumtion.
We must promote sustainable consumption.
Abstract concept: sustainable consumption.
Är den här affärsmodellen verkligen hållbar?
Is this business model really sustainable?
Business context: economic sustainability.
Hållbart mode blir allt mer populärt.
Sustainable fashion is becoming more popular.
Ett-word agreement: mode -> hållbart.
Vi diskuterade hållbara investeringar på mötet.
We discussed sustainable investments at the meeting.
Financial context: hållbara investeringar.
Det krävs en hållbar strategi för framtiden.
A sustainable strategy is required for the future.
En-word agreement: strategi -> hållbar.
Mjölkens hållbarhetstid är ganska kort.
The milk's shelf-life is quite short.
Noun compound: hållbarhetstid.
Projektet syftar till att skapa en hållbar infrastruktur.
The project aims to create a sustainable infrastructure.
Technical context: sustainable infrastructure.
Det är en ohållbar situation för de anställda.
It is an unsustainable situation for the employees.
Antonym: ohållbar (unsustainable).
Vi behöver mer hållbara metoder inom jordbruket.
We need more sustainable methods in agriculture.
Comparative use: mer hållbara.
Hållbarhet är numera en central del av politiken.
Sustainability is now a central part of politics.
Noun form: hållbarhet.
Är bevisen verkligen hållbara i en rättegång?
Are the evidences really tenable in a trial?
Legal context: hållbara bevis.
Vi måste arbeta för ett mer hållbart samhälle.
We must work for a more sustainable society.
Ett-word: ett hållbart samhälle.
Deras teori visade sig inte vara hållbar.
Their theory turned out not to be tenable.
Scientific context: tenable theory.
Hållbara transporter är avgörande för klimatet.
Sustainable transport is crucial for the climate.
Plural: hållbara transporter.
Den filosofiska grunden för hans påstående är knappast hållbar.
The philosophical basis for his claim is hardly tenable.
C1 level: abstract philosophical use.
Vi analyserade företagets hållbarhetsredovisning i detalj.
We analyzed the company's sustainability report in detail.
Compound: hållbarhetsredovisning.
Det är en utmaning att förena tillväxt med hållbarhet.
It is a challenge to reconcile growth with sustainability.
Advanced concept: growth vs sustainability.
Kritikerna menar att regeringens politik är ohållbar.
Critics argue that the government's policy is unsustainable.
Political rhetoric: ohållbar.
Hållbart skogsbruk är en viktig del av svensk ekonomi.
Sustainable forestry is an important part of the Swedish economy.
Industry context: hållbart skogsbruk.
Är de nuvarande skattenivåerna hållbara på sikt?
Are the current tax levels sustainable in the long run?
Economic context: hållbara skattenivåer.
Vi måste ifrågasätta om vår livsstil är moraliskt hållbar.
We must question if our lifestyle is morally sustainable.
Moral/Ethical context.
Hållbarhetsaspekten väger tungt i beslutet.
The sustainability aspect carries significant weight in the decision.
Compound: hållbarhetsaspekt.
Denna diskurs vilar på en premiss som inte längre är hållbar.
This discourse rests on a premise that is no longer tenable.
High-level academic discourse.
Hållbarhetsparadigmet har transformerat hela industrisektorn.
The sustainability paradigm has transformed the entire industrial sector.
Advanced compound: hållbarhetsparadigm.
Att upprätthålla en hållbar balans mellan arbete och fritid är essentiellt.
Maintaining a sustainable balance between work and leisure is essential.
Nuanced use of 'hållbar balans'.
Analysen belyser de hållbara dimensionerna av urbaniseringen.
The analysis highlights the sustainable dimensions of urbanization.
C2 level analysis.
Detta är en ohållbar ekvation för framtidens välfärd.
This is an unsustainable equation for future welfare.
Metaphorical use: ohållbar ekvation.
Hållbarhetsmålen kräver en radikal systemförändring.
The sustainability goals require a radical system change.
Political/Systemic context.
Vi måste dekonstruera begreppet 'hållbar tillväxt'.
We must deconstruct the concept of 'sustainable growth'.
Critical analysis.
En hållbar rättsstat kräver transparens och integritet.
A sustainable rule of law requires transparency and integrity.
Legal/Political philosophy.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To transition/switch (usually to something sustainable).
Vi måste ställa om till en hållbar ekonomi.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Use 'slitstark' for physical toughness of fabric/tools, 'hållbar' for general sustainability.
Use 'giltig' for legal validity like tickets or passports, 'hållbar' for logical validity.
Use 'varaktig' for something that lasts a long time like peace or a memory.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— Does not hold water (not logically sound).
Ditt argument håller inte vatten.
informal— To hold the fort (maintain a position).
Jag håller ställningarna medan du är borta.
informal— To stick to something (a belief or plan).
Han håller fast vid sin hållbara strategi.
neutralLeicht verwechselbar
Both come from 'hålla'.
'Uthållig' is for human stamina; 'hållbar' is for systems/objects.
En uthållig löpare vs. en hållbar sko.
Both translate to 'valid'.
'Giltig' is legal/formal; 'hållbar' is logical/structural.
Ett giltigt pass vs. ett hållbart argument.
Both translate to 'durable'.
'Slitstark' is about surface wear/friction; 'hållbar' is about overall endurance.
Slitstarka jeans vs. en hållbar ekonomi.
Often used interchangeably in eco-contexts.
'Ekologisk' is about farming/chemicals; 'hållbar' is a broader systemic concept.
Ekologiska morötter vs. hållbar stadsplanering.
Both mean 'lasting'.
'Bestående' is often used for abstract results or effects.
En bestående förändring vs. en hållbar utveckling.
Satzmuster
Är [sak] hållbar?
Är tröjan hållbar?
Jag vill köpa [adjektiv] [substantiv].
Jag vill köpa hållbara kläder.
Det är inte hållbart att [verb].
Det är inte hållbart att slänga så mycket mat.
Vi arbetar för en [adjektiv] framtid.
Vi arbetar för en hållbar framtid.
Argumentet är inte hållbart på grund av [substantiv].
Argumentet är inte hållbart på grund av bristen på bevis.
Ur ett [adjektiv] perspektiv är detta...
Ur ett hållbart perspektiv är detta problematiskt.
Hållbarhet bör vara en [substantiv].
Hållbarhet bör vara en prioritet.
Detta utgör en ohållbar premiss för...
Detta utgör en ohållbar premiss för vidare diskussion.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Extremely high in modern Swedish, especially in media and business.
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En hållbart bil
→
En hållbar bil
Adjectives must match the gender of the noun (en-word).
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Passet är hållbart
→
Passet är giltigt
Use 'giltig' for legal validity/documents.
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Hållbar för framtiden
→
Hållbar i längden
'I längden' is the more natural idiomatic expression.
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Han är en hållbar man
→
Han är en uthållig man
'Hållbar' is not typically used for personal character/stamina.
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Hållbar kläder
→
Hållbara kläder
Plural nouns require the -a ending on adjectives.
Tipps
Agreement
Don't forget: en hållbar, ett hållbart, de hållbara.
Context
Use 'hållbar' for sustainability and 'slitstark' for physical durability.
Swedish Values
Mentioning 'hållbarhet' in a job interview in Sweden is usually a big plus.
Arguments
Use 'ohållbart' to dismiss a weak argument in a debate.
Long L
Make sure to linger on the 'll' in 'hållbar'.
Compounds
Swedish loves compounds. Use 'hållbarhets-' as a prefix.
News
Listen for 'hållbar' in climate reports on SVT.
Hold-able
Remember the root 'hålla' (to hold).
Phrases
Learn 'hållbar utveckling' as one fixed unit.
Validity
Remember 'hållbar' for logic, 'giltig' for law.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Hold-able'. If something is hållbar, you can 'hold' it for a long time without it breaking or running out.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a sturdy wooden bridge (durable) that is covered in green plants (sustainable) and supported by a strong logical pillar (tenable).
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to find three items in your house today and decide if they are 'hållbara' or 'ohållbara'. Explain why in Swedish.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Swedish verb 'hålla' (to hold, last, keep) and the suffix '-bar' (equivalent to English '-able'). The word has been used in Swedish since the 17th century, originally referring to physical strength or military defensibility.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Capable of being held or defended.
Germanic (Swedish). Cognate with German 'haltbar'.Kultureller Kontext
Be aware that 'hållbarhet' can sometimes be viewed as a politically charged word in debates about economic growth versus environmental protection.
In English, we often use 'sustainable' for the environment and 'durable' for objects. Swedish uses 'hållbar' for both, which can be confusing at first.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Environment
- hållbar utveckling
- hållbar energi
- hållbart fiske
- klimatneutral
Shopping
- hållbart material
- hållbart mode
- ekologiskt val
- slitstark
Business
- hållbar tillväxt
- hållbarhetsredovisning
- CSR
- långsiktig strategi
Food
- hållbarhetstid
- bäst före-datum
- hållbar mjölk
- färskvara
Debate
- ett hållbart argument
- inte hållbart i längden
- ohållbar situation
- bevis
Gesprächseinstiege
"Vad betyder hållbarhet för dig i din vardag?"
"Tror du att det är möjligt att ha en helt hållbar ekonomi?"
"Vilka hållbara val gör du när du handlar mat?"
"Är den nuvarande konsumtionen i världen hållbar, tror du?"
"Hur kan vi göra våra städer mer hållbara för framtiden?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Reflektera över din egen livsstil. På vilka sätt är den hållbar, och vad kan du förbättra?
Beskriv en produkt du äger som är mycket hållbar. Varför har den hållit så länge?
Skriv om en politisk fråga där ordet 'hållbar' används ofta. Vad betyder det i det sammanhanget?
Är det viktigt att kläder är hållbara, eller är priset viktigare? Motivera ditt svar.
Tänk på en situation som kändes 'ohållbar'. Hur löste du den?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually no. Use 'uthållig' if you mean they have stamina, or 'stabil' if you mean they are reliable. You only use 'hållbar' for a person's career or lifestyle, not their character.
Yes, 'hållbart' can function as an adverb meaning 'sustainably'. For example: 'Vi måste leva mer hållbart'.
The most common opposite is 'ohållbar', which means unsustainable or untenable.
The noun is 'hållbarhet'.
Yes, to describe shelf life. 'Hållbar mjölk' is milk that lasts a long time.
No, it also means durable (like a strong chair) or logically valid (like a good argument).
It is the Swedish term for 'sustainable development', a core concept in global policy.
Swedish adjectives add -a in the plural form. E.g., 'många hållbara produkter'.
Yes, it is one of the most frequently used adjectives in modern Swedish news and business.
Yes, but only in the sense of a logical argument or evidence, not for a ticket or passport.
Teste dich selbst 200 Fragen
Write a sentence using 'hållbar utveckling'.
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Describe why a product you own is 'hållbar'.
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Write a short paragraph about 'hållbar konsumtion'.
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Explain the difference between 'hållbar' and 'slitstark'.
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What does 'en ohållbar situation' mean to you?
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Write a dialogue where two people discuss sustainable energy.
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How can we make our cities more 'hållbara'?
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Translate: 'This argument is not sustainable in the long run.'
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Use the word 'hållbarhet' in a formal sentence.
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Write a slogan for a sustainable clothing brand.
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Describe a 'hållbar livsstil'.
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Translate: 'We need sustainable solutions for the future.'
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What is 'hållbart mode' to you?
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Write a sentence with the plural form 'hållbara'.
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Write a sentence with the neuter form 'hållbart'.
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Discuss the 'hållbarhet' of current economic systems.
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Translate: 'Sustainable fishing is important for the planet.'
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Explain why 'hållbar' is more than just 'miljövänlig'.
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Write a letter to a company asking about their 'hållbarhetsarbete'.
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How can a student have a 'hållbar' study plan?
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Say 'hållbar utveckling' out loud.
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Explain in Swedish why sustainability is important.
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Describe a product you bought that was 'hållbar'.
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Talk for one minute about 'hållbar konsumtion'.
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Pronounce 'hållbarhet' correctly.
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How would you tell a friend their plan isn't sustainable?
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Discuss the pros and cons of sustainable fashion.
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What is 'hållbart fiske'? Explain in Swedish.
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Use 'hållbar' in a sentence about energy.
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Use 'hållbart' in a sentence about a choice.
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Use 'hållbara' in a sentence about products.
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Say: 'Det är inte hållbart i längden.'
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Explain the difference between 'hållbar' and 'slitstark' verbally.
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What does 'ohållbar' mean? Give an example.
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Discuss 'hållbar stadsplanering' in your home city.
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Tell a story about a 'hållbar' habit you have.
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How do you say 'Sustainable goals' in Swedish?
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Is your work-life balance 'hållbar'?
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What is the most 'hållbar' thing you own?
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Pronounce 'ohållbarhet' correctly.
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Listen for the word 'hållbar' in a Swedish news clip about climate.
Does the speaker say 'hållbar' or 'hållbart'?
Listen to a weather report. Do they mention 'hållbarhet'?
Identify if the speaker is talking about environment or durability.
Listen for the suffix '-bar' in other words like 'tänkbar'.
Can you hear the double 'l' in 'hållbar'?
Listen for the phrase 'i längden'.
Does the speaker sound positive or negative about 'hållbarhet'?
Listen to a commercial. Is the product 'hållbar'?
Listen for 'hållbarhetsmål' in a political speech.
Identify the noun being described by 'hållbara'.
Listen for the word 'ohållbar'. What is it describing?
Can you distinguish between 'hållbar' and 'slitstark' in a conversation?
Listen for 'hållbarhetstid' in a supermarket announcement.
Identify the stress in the word 'hållbar'.
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Summary
The word 'hållbar' is essential for discussing the future in Sweden. It moves beyond just 'lasting' to represent a commitment to environmental, social, and economic stability. Example: 'Vi behöver en hållbar framtid' (We need a sustainable future).
- Hållbar is a versatile Swedish adjective meaning sustainable, durable, or tenable.
- It is a core word in Swedish environmental culture, appearing in 'hållbar utveckling'.
- The word declines based on gender and number: hållbar (en), hållbart (ett), hållbara (plural).
- It covers physical strength, ecological responsibility, and the logical validity of arguments.
Agreement
Don't forget: en hållbar, ett hållbart, de hållbara.
Context
Use 'hållbar' for sustainability and 'slitstark' for physical durability.
Swedish Values
Mentioning 'hållbarhet' in a job interview in Sweden is usually a big plus.
Arguments
Use 'ohållbart' to dismiss a weak argument in a debate.
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr environment Wörter
avfall
B1trash or waste material
bevara
B2to preserve or keep
energi
B1power derived from physical or chemical resources
förnybar
B1Erneuerbar. Wir müssen mehr erneuerbare Energien nutzen.
förstöra
B1etwas unwiederbringlich beschädigen.
förödande
B1Verheerend, zerstörerisch. Der Krieg hatte verheerende Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft des Landes. Ein verheerender Fehler führte zum Absturz.
global
B1relating to the whole world
klimat
A2The weather conditions in an area over time.
miljö
A2the surroundings in which one lives
utsläpp
B2the production or discharge of something