A2 Collocation Neutral

Hålla rent

Keep clean

Significado

Maintaining a clean environment.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Tvättstuga' (Shared Laundry Room) is the ultimate test of 'hålla rent'. Failure to clean the lint filter is a major social sin. 'Håll Sverige Rent' is a famous environmental foundation. Their logo is seen on trash cans across the country. The concept of 'Allemansrätten' allows you to roam freely, but it carries the strict obligation to 'hålla rent' (leave no trace). The 'Fikarum' (break room) often has a rotating schedule ('diskmaskinslista') to ensure everyone helps 'hålla rent'.

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Use 'i'

Always remember to say 'hålla rent i [room]' rather than just 'hålla rent [room]'.

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Don't say 'hålla ren'

Even if the room is 'en hall' (common gender), the phrase is almost always 'hålla rent' (neuter).

Significado

Maintaining a clean environment.

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Use 'i'

Always remember to say 'hålla rent i [room]' rather than just 'hålla rent [room]'.

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Don't say 'hålla ren'

Even if the room is 'en hall' (common gender), the phrase is almost always 'hålla rent' (neuter).

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The 'Lapp' Culture

If you see a sign saying 'Håll rent!', take it seriously. It's a strong social cue in Sweden.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.

Vi _______ rent i köket igår.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: höll

'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'höll'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you tell someone to clean up after themselves?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Håll rent efter dig!

'Håll rent efter dig' is the standard idiomatic way to say 'clean up after yourself'.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hålla rent - Keep clean

Each 'hålla' phrase has a specific meaning.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Varför är det så stökigt här? B: Förlåt, jag ska bli bättre på att _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: hålla rent

'Hålla rent' fits the context of improving a habit of cleanliness.

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Ayudas visuales

Hålla rent vs. Städa

Städa (Action)
Dammsuga Vacuum
Svabba Mop
Hålla rent (Habit)
Torka bordet Wipe the table
Slänga skräp Throw away trash

Where to Hålla Rent

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Home

  • Köket
  • Badrummet
  • Vardagsrummet
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Public

  • Parken
  • Skogen
  • Gatan

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'. Fill Blank A2

Vi _______ rent i köket igår.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: höll

'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'höll'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you tell someone to clean up after themselves?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Håll rent efter dig!

'Håll rent efter dig' is the standard idiomatic way to say 'clean up after yourself'.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hålla rent - Keep clean

Each 'hålla' phrase has a specific meaning.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Varför är det så stökigt här? B: Förlåt, jag ska bli bättre på att _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: hålla rent

'Hålla rent' fits the context of improving a habit of cleanliness.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or at work.

Yes! 'Hålla rent i bilen' is very common.

'Städa' is the act of cleaning (vacuuming, dusting). 'Hålla rent' is the habit of keeping it that way.

The most common way is 'Håll rent efter dig!'.

Use 'rent' for hygiene/dirt and 'snyggt' for organization/looks.

No, for teeth you say 'borsta tänderna' or 'hålla tänderna rena'.

It's a national campaign meaning 'Keep Sweden Tidy'.

It functions as an adverbial adjective describing the state of the space.

It's a bit poetic, but yes, it means to keep your thoughts clear.

'Att skräpa ner' (to litter) or 'att söl' (to make a mess).

Frases relacionadas

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Hålla snyggt

similar

To keep things looking good/orderly.

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Hålla efter

specialized form

To clean up continuously.

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Göra rent

builds on

To clean something specific.

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Hålla rent framför egen dörr

specialized form

To mind one's own business/fix one's own faults.

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