Significado
Organizing information or items.
Contexto cultural
Danes value 'orden i sagerne' (order in things). Being organized is seen as a sign of respect for other people's time. In Greenlandic contexts, 'holde styr på' is often used regarding nature and resources, like tracking the weather or hunting supplies. Faroese culture involves complex sheep ownership; 'holde styr på' is used for tracking which sheep belong to which farm. In Danish flat-hierarchy workplaces, employees are expected to 'holde styr på' their own tasks without constant micro-management.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember the 'på'. Without it, the phrase doesn't work. Think of it as 'holding control ON' something.
Don't over-definite
Never say 'holde styret på'. Keep 'styr' indefinite to mean the concept of control.
Significado
Organizing information or items.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember the 'på'. Without it, the phrase doesn't work. Think of it as 'holding control ON' something.
Don't over-definite
Never say 'holde styret på'. Keep 'styr' indefinite to mean the concept of control.
The State vs. Action
Use 'har styr på' when you are confident and finished, and 'holder styr på' when you are in the middle of the work.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Jeg har så mange ting i min taske, at jeg ikke kan ___ ___ ___ dem.
The full phrase is 'at holde styr på'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
The preposition 'på' is required, and 'styr' should be in its indefinite form.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Hvor er dine nøgler?' B: 'Jeg ved det ikke. Jeg kan aldrig ___ ___ ___ mine ting!'
In the context of losing things, 'holde styr på' is the most natural way to express lack of organization.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Læreren holder styr på eleverne.'
'Holde styr på' is used here to mean supervising or controlling a group.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg har så mange ting i min taske, at jeg ikke kan ___ ___ ___ dem.
The full phrase is 'at holde styr på'.
Choose the correct option:
The preposition 'på' is required, and 'styr' should be in its indefinite form.
A: 'Hvor er dine nøgler?' B: 'Jeg ved det ikke. Jeg kan aldrig ___ ___ ___ mine ting!'
In the context of losing things, 'holde styr på' is the most natural way to express lack of organization.
Sentence: 'Læreren holder styr på eleverne.'
'Holde styr på' is used here to mean supervising or controlling a group.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common for managing kids, students, or employees.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.
'Holde' is the active process of organizing; 'have' is the state of being organized.
No, 'på' is the only correct preposition.
Yes, it's a noun meaning 'control' or 'steering', but it's used without an article in this idiom.
You can say 'Jeg mistede styringen' or 'Jeg mistede overblikket'.
Usually no, 'at beherske sig' is better for emotions.
Yes, they share the same root related to steering and directing.
Yes! 'Jeg skal holde styr på mit rod' (I need to manage my mess).
Similar, but 'holde styr på' is more about the organization of the items themselves.
Frases relacionadas
have styr på
similarTo have under control
få styr på
builds onTo get under control
miste styringen
contrastTo lose control
holde øje med
similarTo keep an eye on
bevare overblikket
specialized formTo maintain the overview
