Significado
To be useful or helpful.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'duktig' (being capable/good) is central. Children are often praised for 'göra nytta' at home. Similar to Sweden, but often linked to the concept of 'Sisu'—working hard even when it's tough to be useful. In Swedish offices, 'göra nytta' is often used in 'medarbetarsamtal' (employee reviews) to discuss value-add. Swedes often use this phrase when talking about recycling or reducing their carbon footprint.
Use it to sound more native
Instead of just saying 'Jag jobbar', say 'Jag gör nytta'. It sounds more purposeful and humble.
Avoid 'en'
Never say 'göra en nytta'. It's always just 'göra nytta'.
Significado
To be useful or helpful.
Use it to sound more native
Instead of just saying 'Jag jobbar', say 'Jag gör nytta'. It sounds more purposeful and humble.
Avoid 'en'
Never say 'göra en nytta'. It's always just 'göra nytta'.
The 'Duktig' factor
Using this phrase shows you value the Swedish ideal of being a contributing member of society.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Igår ________ jag mycket nytta i trädgården.
'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you offer help politely?
The standard collocation is 'göra nytta' without an article.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför jobbar du så sent? B: Jag vill känna att jag ________.
'Gör nytta' expresses the feeling of being productive.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a volunteering event.
Volunteering is a classic context for 'göra nytta'.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIgår ________ jag mycket nytta i trädgården.
'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense.
How do you offer help politely?
The standard collocation is 'göra nytta' without an article.
A: Varför jobbar du så sent? B: Jag vill känna att jag ________.
'Gör nytta' expresses the feeling of being productive.
You are at a volunteering event.
Volunteering is a classic context for 'göra nytta'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually no. Use 'vara till nytta' or 'fungera' for objects. 'Göra nytta' implies human agency.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
The opposite is 'att vara till ingen nytta' (to be of no use) or 'att slösa tid' (to waste time).
No, use 'göra nytta för någon' (for someone).
Close, but 'göra nytta' is broader. It includes working or cleaning, not just helping a person.
Simply 'Jag gjorde nytta'. Swedish doesn't need the 'myself'.
Yes: 'Jag ska göra nytta'.
Yes, it often appears in lyrics about finding meaning in life.
Yes, 'stor' (great) is a very common modifier.
Not at all. It is used daily by all ages.
Frases relacionadas
vara till nytta
similarTo be of use
göra skillnad
builds onTo make a difference
hjälpa till
synonymTo help out
dra sitt strå till stacken
idiomTo do one's bit
nyttja
specialized formTo utilize
