Significado
To initiate a process or project.
Contexto cultural
In Swedish business culture, 'ha bollen i rullning' is often the result of a 'fika' meeting where ideas were discussed and finally agreed upon. Swedes value 'självständighet' (independence). If you have the ball rolling, your boss likely won't micromanage you. Sweden's love for football (Allsvenskan) makes sports metaphors very relatable across all age groups. The idea of collective momentum ('rörelsen') is deep in Swedish history; keeping the ball rolling is seen as a civic duty in many community projects.
Use 'Sätta' for impact
If you want to sound like a leader, use 'Jag ska sätta bollen i rullning' (I will set the ball rolling). It shows initiative.
Don't forget the 'i'
Saying 'ha bollen rullning' is a common mistake. Always include the 'i'.
Significado
To initiate a process or project.
Use 'Sätta' for impact
If you want to sound like a leader, use 'Jag ska sätta bollen i rullning' (I will set the ball rolling). It shows initiative.
Don't forget the 'i'
Saying 'ha bollen rullning' is a common mistake. Always include the 'i'.
The 'Fika' Connection
In Sweden, the best way to get the ball rolling is often to invite someone for a coffee first.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct verb to describe *starting* the process.
Vi måste ______ bollen i rullning så snart som möjligt.
'Sätta' is used for the action of starting the motion.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct idiomatic expression:
The idiom requires the definite 'bollen', the preposition 'i', and the noun 'rullning'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Hur går det med din nya bok? B: Jodå, jag har äntligen ________________.
Since the person is talking about finally starting the work, 'satt' (past participle of sätta) is the best fit.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
The Three Stages of the Ball
Sätta
- • The Start
- • Initiative
- • First Push
Ha
- • The State
- • Progress
- • Ongoing
Hålla
- • The Effort
- • Maintenance
- • Persistence
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosVi måste ______ bollen i rullning så snart som möjligt.
'Sätta' is used for the action of starting the motion.
Select the correct idiomatic expression:
The idiom requires the definite 'bollen', the preposition 'i', and the noun 'rullning'.
A: Hur går det med din nya bok? B: Jodå, jag har äntligen ________________.
Since the person is talking about finally starting the work, 'satt' (past participle of sätta) is the best fit.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it's more common for projects or processes that have multiple steps.
It is always 'i rullning'. 'På rullning' is not used in this idiom.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Ha' is just having it in that state; 'hålla' implies you are actively working to keep it from stopping.
Yes, that's a simpler way to say the same thing, but 'ha bollen i rullning' sounds more professional.
Almost always singular ('bollen'). Using 'bollarna' changes the meaning to multitasking.
Yes: 'Vi lyckas inte få bollen i rullning' (We can't get the ball rolling).
Very common in emails, reports, and news articles.
In some very corporate environments, it can be seen as a bit of a buzzword, but generally, it's well-received.
Absolutely. 'Jag har bollen i rullning med min träning' (I've got the ball rolling with my training).
Frases relacionadas
sätta bollen i rullning
similarTo start the process.
bollen ligger hos dig
builds onIt's your turn to act.
i full gång
synonymIn full swing.
ligga steget före
similarTo be one step ahead.
