Significado
Supporting one another.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Folkhemmet' (The People's Home) is built on the idea that the whole country should 'hålla ihop' like a family, ensuring no one is left behind. In Swedish youth sports, there is a heavy emphasis on 'laget före jaget' (the team before the self). Coaches constantly use 'hålla ihop' to discourage individualistic 'diva' behavior. The Swedish 'fika' is more than a coffee break; it's a social ritual designed to help a workplace 'hålla ihop' by building personal bonds. Sweden has one of the highest rates of union membership. The slogan 'Håll ihop' is often seen on banners during May Day parades to represent worker solidarity.
The Stress Test
If you want to sound like a native, always make 'ihop' louder and longer than 'hålla.'
Not for Glue
Don't use this for arts and crafts unless you want to sound like a philosopher. Use 'limma' instead.
Significado
Supporting one another.
The Stress Test
If you want to sound like a native, always make 'ihop' louder and longer than 'hålla.'
Not for Glue
Don't use this for arts and crafts unless you want to sound like a philosopher. Use 'limma' instead.
The Solidarity Signal
Using this phrase in a workplace shows you are a 'lagspelare' (team player), a highly valued trait in Sweden.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'hålla ihop' in the past tense.
De var nära att göra slut, men de _______ till slut.
The sentence refers to a past event ('De var nära'), so we use the preteritum form 'höll ihop'.
Which sentence uses 'hålla ihop' correctly?
Choose the best option:
'Hålla ihop' is best used for group solidarity in sports or social contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Hur mår familjen efter allt som hänt? B: Tack, vi försöker _______.
'Hålla ihop' means to stay united as a family during tough times.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A team is losing but refuses to give up.
While 'hålla ut' (endure) also works, 'hålla ihop' emphasizes their unity as a team.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDe var nära att göra slut, men de _______ till slut.
The sentence refers to a past event ('De var nära'), so we use the preteritum form 'höll ihop'.
Choose the best option:
'Hålla ihop' is best used for group solidarity in sports or social contexts.
A: Hur mår familjen efter allt som hänt? B: Tack, vi försöker _______.
'Hålla ihop' means to stay united as a family during tough times.
A team is losing but refuses to give up.
While 'hålla ut' (endure) also works, 'hålla ihop' emphasizes their unity as a team.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot directly. You would say 'hålla ihop sig själv' (keep oneself together) if you are trying not to cry or break down.
'Stanna tillsammans' just means 'stay together' (physically or in a relationship). 'Hålla ihop' implies an active effort to remain united against pressure.
Yes, in standard Swedish, the 'h' is clearly audible.
Yes, it's very common for friends who have known each other for a long time.
The opposite is 'gå isär' (go apart) or 'splittras' (be split).
Yes, but usually only if the object is under pressure or falling apart, like a suitcase that is too full.
It is always written as one word: 'ihop'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use the past tense: 'Vi höll ihop.'
No, that is 'hålla om.'
Frases relacionadas
Hålla samman
synonymTo hold together (more formal).
Hålla med
similarTo agree with someone.
Hålla ut
similarTo endure or hold out.
Hålla om
similarTo hug or hold someone.
Gå ihop
builds onTo add up or work out.
