Significado
To contribute to a collective goal.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a cornerstone of 'Den svenska modellen' (The Swedish Model), where labor unions, employers, and the state all 'gör sitt' to maintain economic stability. Similar to the Norwegian 'dugnad', 'göra sitt' is often invoked during community volunteer days where neighbors work together for free to improve their shared environment. In Sweden, this phrase is the primary way to translate the global slogan 'Think globally, act locally.' It emphasizes that individual small actions (doing 'sitt') lead to global change. Flat hierarchies in Swedish offices mean that managers often use this phrase to empower employees rather than giving direct orders. It frames work as a shared responsibility.
The Pronoun Switch
Always check your subject first. If you say 'Jag gör sitt', Swedes will understand, but it sounds like you are doing someone else's part!
Modesty is Key
Use this phrase when you want to sound helpful but not boastful. It's the perfect 'lagom' way to describe your work.
Significado
To contribute to a collective goal.
The Pronoun Switch
Always check your subject first. If you say 'Jag gör sitt', Swedes will understand, but it sounds like you are doing someone else's part!
Modesty is Key
Use this phrase when you want to sound helpful but not boastful. It's the perfect 'lagom' way to describe your work.
Don't skip 'att'
The 'att' is crucial when followed by a verb. 'Göra sitt för hjälpa' is a common learner error.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, vårt, ert, sitt).
Vi måste alla göra ____ för att rädda miljön.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the reflexive possessive must be 'vårt' (ours).
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a social context?
A: Jag gör mitt för att äta en glass. B: Han gör sitt för att hjälpa grannen med snöskottningen. C: De gör sitt för att sova länge på morgonen.
The phrase is used for contributing to a collective or helpful goal, like helping a neighbor.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Chef: 'Kommer vi att klara deadline?' Anställd: 'Ja, om alla ________ för att bli klara.'
The subject is 'alla' (everyone), which is treated as a 3rd person plural/singular context, requiring 'sitt'.
Match the subject with the correct phrase form.
1. Jag, 2. Du, 3. Ni, 4. De
Each subject has a specific corresponding reflexive possessive pronoun.
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Pronoun Agreement
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVi måste alla göra ____ för att rädda miljön.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the reflexive possessive must be 'vårt' (ours).
A: Jag gör mitt för att äta en glass. B: Han gör sitt för att hjälpa grannen med snöskottningen. C: De gör sitt för att sova länge på morgonen.
The phrase is used for contributing to a collective or helpful goal, like helping a neighbor.
Chef: 'Kommer vi att klara deadline?' Anställd: 'Ja, om alla ________ för att bli klara.'
The subject is 'alla' (everyone), which is treated as a 3rd person plural/singular context, requiring 'sitt'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Each subject has a specific corresponding reflexive possessive pronoun.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, in this specific idiom, 'sitt' is used because it refers to an abstract 'neuter' concept of 'one's share'. Even though 'del' (part) is an en-word, the short form of the idiom always uses the neuter 'sitt/mitt/vårt'.
Yes! It's excellent. It shows you are a team player. For example: 'Jag gör alltid mitt för att teamet ska nå sina mål.'
'Göra sitt' is more direct and common in professional settings. 'Dra sitt strå till stacken' is more colorful and emphasizes that even small contributions are valuable.
Rarely. It's almost always used for positive, constructive, or responsible actions.
Not exactly. 'Göra sitt bästa' means 'to do one's best' (maximum effort). 'Göra sitt' means 'to do one's part' (sufficient effort for the group).
You say 'Jag har gjort mitt.' This often implies you are stepping back now.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, but you'll also see it in government reports.
Yes, 'Företaget gör sitt för att...' is very common in PR and news.
Usually, yes. If you stop at 'Jag gör mitt', it's understood that you are doing your part for whatever was just mentioned.
Then you use 'båda gör sitt' or 'vi gör vårt'.
Frases relacionadas
dra sitt strå till stacken
similarTo contribute a small amount to a large effort.
ta sitt ansvar
specialized formTo take one's responsibility.
hjälpa till
similarTo help out.
ligga på latsidan
contrastTo be lazy / not do one's part.
