Significado
To buy something at a very low price.
Contexto cultural
The 'Loppis' (flea market) is a central part of Swedish summer culture. It's not just about shopping; it's a social event where finding a 'klipp' is the ultimate goal. During 'Mellandagsrean' (the sales between Christmas and New Year), the phrase is used extensively in marketing and media to drive consumer excitement. The concept of 'Smartekonomen' (the smart economist) is a popular archetype in Swedish media, often giving tips on how to 'göra klipp' in everyday life. Sustainability and second-hand shopping have made 'göra ett klipp' a badge of honor for environmentally conscious Swedes.
Use with 'verkligen'
Adding 'verkligen' (really) makes you sound more like a native speaker who is genuinely excited about their deal.
Don't use for people
You can't 'göra ett klipp' on a person (e.g., hiring someone cheaply). It sounds objectifying and rude.
Significado
To buy something at a very low price.
Use with 'verkligen'
Adding 'verkligen' (really) makes you sound more like a native speaker who is genuinely excited about their deal.
Don't use for people
You can't 'göra ett klipp' on a person (e.g., hiring someone cheaply). It sounds objectifying and rude.
The 'Loppis' connection
If you want to start a conversation with a Swede in the summer, ask them if they've made any 'klipp' at a local loppis.
Ponte a prueba
Fyll i rätt form av verbet 'göra'.
Igår på loppisen ________ jag ett riktigt klipp.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the preteritum form 'gjorde'.
Vilket av följande är ett synonym till 'göra ett klipp'?
Välj det bästa alternativet:
'Fynda' is a direct synonym meaning to find a bargain.
Slutför dialogen med rätt fras.
A: Kolla min nya klocka! Jag gav bara 200 kr för den. B: Wow! ____________________
The correct idiomatic expression is 'göra ett klipp'.
Matcha situationen med rätt reaktion.
Du ser en annons på Blocket där en nästan ny iPhone säljs för 1000 kr.
This is a classic 'klipp' situation where speed is necessary to secure the bargain.
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Ayudas visuales
Klipp vs. Kap
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIgår på loppisen ________ jag ett riktigt klipp.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the preteritum form 'gjorde'.
Välj det bästa alternativet:
'Fynda' is a direct synonym meaning to find a bargain.
A: Kolla min nya klocka! Jag gav bara 200 kr för den. B: Wow! ____________________
The correct idiomatic expression is 'göra ett klipp'.
Du ser en annons på Blocket där en nästan ny iPhone säljs för 1000 kr.
This is a classic 'klipp' situation where speed is necessary to secure the bargain.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, if you find a luxury item like truffle or steak on sale, you can definitely say you 'gjorde ett klipp.'
Only if you are talking about how you saved your previous company money. Otherwise, it's a bit too informal.
'Klipp' is more common for retail sales, while 'kap' often implies a unique, one-of-a-kind find.
No, it can also mean a video clip or a cut (like a haircut), but the phrase 'göra ett klipp' almost always means bargain.
It is always 'ett klipp.'
Yes, 'Jag gjorde flera klipp på rean' is perfectly correct.
Not at all. It is used daily in modern Sweden, especially online.
Use 'Jag gjorde en mycket fördelaktig affär.'
Yes, it's very common in financial contexts to describe buying low.
Then it's not a 'klipp.' A 'klipp' must be a good value.
Yes, the verb 'fynda' is the closest single-word equivalent.
Yes, though they might also use '득템' (if they are into gaming culture) or just 'fynd.'
Usually, 'klipp' implies you paid *something*. If it's free, just say 'Jag fick det gratis.'
Yes, it is common in Finland-Swedish as well.
Frases relacionadas
fynda
synonymTo find a bargain.
hitta ett kap
similarTo find a 'catch' or great deal.
vrakpris
builds onA 'wreck price' (extremely low).
ge bort något
contrastTo give something away.
blåst
contrastTo be ripped off.
