Significado
To be prone to laughing.
Contexto cultural
In Swedish culture, being described as having 'nära till skratt' is a major social asset. It suggests you are 'enkel' (simple/easy-going) in a positive way, meaning you are not pretentious. Astrid Lindgren, Sweden's most famous author, used this phrase frequently to describe her most beloved characters, cementing it as a hallmark of a 'good' person in the Swedish psyche. In Swedish workplaces, 'fika' (coffee breaks) are essential. Someone who has 'nära till skratt' is often the heart of the fika room, helping to build 'trivsel' (well-being/coziness). On Swedish Instagram or TikTok, you'll often see the hashtag #näratillskratt on photos of friends laughing or children playing, showing its modern relevance.
The 'Till' Rule
Always remember the 'till'. Without it, the phrase sounds like you are physically standing near a laugh.
Use it in Compliments
If you want to make a Swede like you, tell them 'Du har så nära till skratt'. It's a very warm and appreciated compliment.
Significado
To be prone to laughing.
The 'Till' Rule
Always remember the 'till'. Without it, the phrase sounds like you are physically standing near a laugh.
Use it in Compliments
If you want to make a Swede like you, tell them 'Du har så nära till skratt'. It's a very warm and appreciated compliment.
Don't use 'är'
Avoid saying 'Jag är nära till skratt'. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Min syster har alltid nära ___ skratt.
The idiom is always 'nära till skratt'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
You need the verb 'ha', the preposition 'till', and the noun 'skratt'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
A: Varför gillar du Maria? B: För att hon är så positiv och ___.
In this context, we are describing a positive trait in the present tense.
Match the person to the description.
Who 'har nära till skratt'?
The phrase describes someone who finds things funny easily.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Ha nära till skratt'
Social
- • Parties
- • Dates
- • Dinner
Work
- • Fika
- • Team building
- • Interviews
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMin syster har alltid nära ___ skratt.
The idiom is always 'nära till skratt'.
Choose the correct form:
You need the verb 'ha', the preposition 'till', and the noun 'skratt'.
A: Varför gillar du Maria? B: För att hon är så positiv och ___.
In this context, we are describing a positive trait in the present tense.
Who 'har nära till skratt'?
The phrase describes someone who finds things funny easily.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes! 'Jag har nära till skratt' is a common way to describe your own personality.
The direct emotional opposite is 'ha nära till tårar' (to cry easily).
No, it's a noun. The verb is 'skratta'.
It's rare, but you can say it if you are comparing two people or two moods.
Not necessarily. It usually describes their general personality.
Yes, it's one of the most popular phrases on Swedish dating apps!
Yes: 'De har nära till skratt i den här klassen.'
It's just a fixed idiomatic preposition. Prepositions are often arbitrary in idioms.
Not at all. Adults use it all the time to describe other adults.
Frases relacionadas
Ha nära till tårar
contrastTo cry easily.
Vara lättroad
similarTo be easily amused.
Ett gott skratt förlänger livet
builds onA good laugh extends life.
Skratta ihjäl sig
specialized formTo die laughing (figuratively).
