A1 Expression Neutral

Jag mår bra

I am feeling well

Practícalo

Significado

Stating a positive physical state.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Lagom' response. Even if you are having the best day of your life, 'Jag mår bra' is often preferred over extreme superlatives to avoid appearing boastful. In medical settings, 'må bra' is used to distinguish between physical pain (smärta) and general malaise (illamående/må dåligt). On Instagram, Swedes use #mårbra or #måbra to tag photos of nature, healthy food, or relaxing moments, emphasizing holistic wellness. Swedish 'fika' culture often involves asking 'Hur mår du?' as a genuine check-in on mental health, not just a passing greeting.

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Avoid 'Jag är bra'

This is the #1 mistake. It means 'I am a good person' or 'I am talented.'

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The 'Själv då?' rule

Always follow 'Jag mår bra' with 'Själv då?' (Yourself then?) to keep the conversation polite.

Significado

Stating a positive physical state.

⚠️

Avoid 'Jag är bra'

This is the #1 mistake. It means 'I am a good person' or 'I am talented.'

🎯

The 'Själv då?' rule

Always follow 'Jag mår bra' with 'Själv då?' (Yourself then?) to keep the conversation polite.

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Honesty matters

If you don't feel good, it's okay to say 'Jag mår sådär' (I feel so-so). Swedes value sincerity.

Ponte a prueba

How do you say 'I feel good' in Swedish?

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jag mår bra

'Mår' is the specific verb used for health and well-being.

Fill in the missing verb in the past tense.

Igår _______ jag inte så bra.

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

'Mådde' is the preterite (past) form of 'må'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hur mår du? B: Tack, jag ____ ____. Själv då?

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

This is the standard polite exchange.

Match the phrase to the feeling.

Match 'Jag mår toppen' with the correct emoji:

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

'Toppen' means 'great' or 'at the top'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Må vs. Är

Må (Health/Feelings)
Jag mår bra I feel well
Är (Identity/Quality)
Jag är bra I am a good person

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
How do you say 'I feel good' in Swedish? Choose A1

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jag mår bra

'Mår' is the specific verb used for health and well-being.

Fill in the missing verb in the past tense. Fill Blank A2

Igår _______ jag inte så bra.

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

'Mådde' is the preterite (past) form of 'må'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Hur mår du? B: Tack, jag ____ ____. Själv då?

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

This is the standard polite exchange.

Match the phrase to the feeling. situation_matching A1

Match 'Jag mår toppen' with the correct emoji:

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

'Toppen' means 'great' or 'at the top'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

No, for food use 'smakar bra' (tastes good) or 'är god' (is tasty).

'Må bra' is your general state of health. 'Känna sig bra' is more about a specific feeling or self-confidence.

It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from your grandmother to the King.

Say 'Jag mår inte bra' or 'Jag mår dåligt'.

Yes, that means 'I feel very well.'

Frases relacionadas

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må illa

contrast

to feel nauseous

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må toppen

specialized form

to feel great

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känna sig

similar

to feel (reflexive)

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allt väl

similar

all is well

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