A2 Collocation Neutral

Bli klar med arbetet

Finish the work

Significado

Completing professional tasks.

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Contexto cultural

The '4:30 PM Rule': In many Swedish offices, being 'klar med arbetet' by 4:30 PM is standard so parents can pick up children from 'dagis' (daycare). Fika culture: You often aim to 'bli klar med arbetet' just before the afternoon fika break. Work-Life Balance: Swedes value being 'klar' so they can enjoy 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life) after work. Flat Hierarchy: Even a boss will say 'Jag blir klar med arbetet snart' to an employee, showing that everyone is subject to the same tasks.

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The 'Med' Rule

Always include 'med'. Saying 'Jag är klar arbetet' is a very obvious learner mistake.

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Bli vs Vara

Use 'bli' when you are talking about the future or the act of finishing. Use 'vara' when you are already done.

Significado

Completing professional tasks.

💡

The 'Med' Rule

Always include 'med'. Saying 'Jag är klar arbetet' is a very obvious learner mistake.

⚠️

Bli vs Vara

Use 'bli' when you are talking about the future or the act of finishing. Use 'vara' when you are already done.

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Sound more native

Shorten 'arbetet' to 'jobbet' in casual conversation to sound more like a local.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing preposition.

Jag blir snart klar ____ arbetet.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: med

In Swedish, you are always 'klar med' (finished with) something.

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.

När ____ du klar med arbetet?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: blir

'Bli' is used to indicate the transition to being finished.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English translation.

Match the pairs:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are common variations of the phrase using different auxiliary verbs.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

A: Kan du komma på festen? B: Ja, om jag ____ (finish the work) i tid.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: blir klar med arbetet

This is the standard way to express finishing work in a conditional sentence.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A2

Jag blir snart klar ____ arbetet.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: med

In Swedish, you are always 'klar med' (finished with) something.

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase. Choose A2

När ____ du klar med arbetet?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: blir

'Bli' is used to indicate the transition to being finished.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English translation. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are common variations of the phrase using different auxiliary verbs.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Kan du komma på festen? B: Ja, om jag ____ (finish the work) i tid.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: blir klar med arbetet

This is the standard way to express finishing work in a conditional sentence.

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Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes! You can say 'Jag blir klar med läxan' (I'm finishing my homework).

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

They are almost identical. 'Färdig' is slightly more common in Southern Sweden, while 'klar' is universal.

Yes, if you say 'Vi blir klara' (We become finished).

You can, but it means you stopped working, not necessarily that you finished the task.

You say 'Jag är snart klar med arbetet'.

Usually, yes, because you are referring to a specific set of tasks.

Yes, 'Jag blir klar med projektet'.

The word 'klar' does, but in this phrase, it only means 'finished'.

The past tense is 'blev klar med arbetet'.

Frases relacionadas

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göra klart

similar

To finish something (active)

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avsluta

synonym

To conclude or terminate

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färdigställa

specialized form

To complete/finalize

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sluta jobbet

contrast

To leave work for the day

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