Significado
To begin working on a specific task.
Contexto cultural
The 'Kick-off' culture is huge in Swedish companies. When a project is 'dragit igång', it often involves a social event or a special meeting to build team spirit. Consensus (förankring) must happen before you 'dra igång'. If you start without everyone's agreement, it's seen as rude. Swedes take pride in their summer 'projects' at their 'sommarstuga' (summer house). 'Dra igång ett projekt' is a common summer activity. In universities, 'projektarbete' is a standard way of learning. Students are expected to 'dra igång' their own research projects early on.
Use it for energy
If you want to sound enthusiastic about a new task, use 'dra igång' instead of just 'börja'.
Particle Stress
Always stress 'igång'. If you stress 'dra', it sounds like you are literally pulling something physical.
Significado
To begin working on a specific task.
Use it for energy
If you want to sound enthusiastic about a new task, use 'dra igång' instead of just 'börja'.
Particle Stress
Always stress 'igång'. If you stress 'dra', it sounds like you are literally pulling something physical.
The 'Kick-off' link
In Sweden, 'dra igång' and 'kick-off' are best friends. Use them together to sound like a pro manager.
Wait for the 'OK'
In Swedish culture, make sure you have 'förankrat' (anchored) the idea before you announce you are 'drar igång'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dra'.
Igår ______ vi igång det stora projektet.
The sentence uses 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'drog'.
Which sentence is most natural in a Swedish office?
How do you say 'Let's start the project'?
'Dra igång' is the standard collocation for starting a project.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
'Dra igång' is the active start of a process.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har ni börjat med renoveringen? B: Nej, men vi ska ______ ______ projektet på måndag.
'Dra igång' fits the context of starting a renovation project.
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Ayudas visuales
Start Verbs
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIgår ______ vi igång det stora projektet.
The sentence uses 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'drog'.
How do you say 'Let's start the project'?
'Dra igång' is the standard collocation for starting a project.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
'Dra igång' is the active start of a process.
A: Har ni börjat med renoveringen? B: Nej, men vi ska ______ ______ projektet på måndag.
'Dra igång' fits the context of starting a renovation project.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is neutral. It's perfectly fine in an office, but for a legal contract, use 'påbörja'.
Yes! It's very common for personal projects like gardening or painting.
'Starta' is generic. 'Dra igång' implies more energy and a transition from planning to doing.
It's irregular: dra (present), drog (past), dragit (supine).
Yes, if you are the one starting the DVD player or streaming service.
It's 'dra igång projektet'. No 'på' is needed.
Metaphorically, you are pulling the starter cord of an engine.
Yes, 'Projektet drogs igång av teamet', but active voice is much more common.
Almost. 'Sätta igång' is slightly more common for general activities, 'dra igång' for 'projects'.
It means 'in motion' or 'underway'.
Only if it's a very formal or structured discussion, like a debate project.
Yes, it's a standard expression nationwide.
Frases relacionadas
sätta igång
synonymTo start (general)
köra igång
similarTo drive/start up
sparka igång
similarTo kick off
avsluta ett projekt
contrastTo finish a project
ligga lågt
contrastTo keep a low profile / wait
dra i trådarna
builds onTo pull the strings
