Significado
To succeed in doing something.
Contexto cultural
The 'Duktig flicka' (Capable Girl) phenomenon describes the pressure on young women to 'klara av' everything perfectly. It's a common topic in Swedish media and psychology. The Finnish concept of 'Sisu' (stoic determination) is often translated into Swedish using 'klara av' to describe the act of persevering through hardship. Flat hierarchies in Sweden mean that employees are expected to 'klara av' their tasks with minimal supervision. Saying 'Jag klarar av det' is a sign of professional maturity. In the north, 'klara av' is often used in relation to the harsh climate. Being able to 'klara av kylan' (handle the cold) is a point of regional pride.
The Stress Test
If you don't stress the 'AV', Swedes might think you are saying 'klara' (to clear) as a simple verb. Always punch the 'AV'!
Don't over-use it
Don't use 'klara av' for things that are fun. You don't 'klara av' a party; you 'går på' a party. It implies work!
Significado
To succeed in doing something.
The Stress Test
If you don't stress the 'AV', Swedes might think you are saying 'klara' (to clear) as a simple verb. Always punch the 'AV'!
Don't over-use it
Don't use 'klara av' for things that are fun. You don't 'klara av' a party; you 'går på' a party. It implies work!
The 'Duktig' Connection
If someone tells you 'Vad duktig du är som klarade av det!', take it as a high compliment of your competence.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing particle to complete the phrase 'to manage'.
Jag tror att jag klarar ___ det här provet.
The particle 'av' is required to form the collocation meaning 'to manage/succeed'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct when using another verb?
How do you say 'I manage to sleep'?
You need the infinitive marker 'att' when following 'klara av' with another verb.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks if you can handle the spicy food.
'Klara av' is used for sensory tolerance like spiciness.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
A: Hur gick det på gymmet? B: Det var svårt, men jag ______ av alla övningar.
The question is in the past tense ('gick'), so the answer should be in the past tense ('klarade').
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Ayudas visuales
Klara vs. Klara av
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag tror att jag klarar ___ det här provet.
The particle 'av' is required to form the collocation meaning 'to manage/succeed'.
How do you say 'I manage to sleep'?
You need the infinitive marker 'att' when following 'klara av' with another verb.
Situation: Someone asks if you can handle the spicy food.
'Klara av' is used for sensory tolerance like spiciness.
A: Hur gick det på gymmet? B: Det var svårt, men jag ______ av alla övningar.
The question is in the past tense ('gick'), so the answer should be in the past tense ('klarade').
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it sounds slightly less complete. 'Jag klarar av det' is more common when referring to a specific task.
No, it's neutral. You can use it in almost any situation, from a casual chat to a business meeting.
'Fixa' is informal and implies finding a quick solution. 'Klara av' implies having the strength or skill to finish something.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'to stand' or 'to tolerate', like 'Jag klarar inte av honom' (I can't stand him).
Use 'klarade av'. For example: 'Jag klarade av läxan igår' (I managed the homework yesterday).
Only if you are managing them, like 'Klarar du av att bära den här?' (Can you manage to carry this?).
Use 'att' if a verb follows. 'Jag klarar av att springa'. Use just 'av' if a noun follows. 'Jag klarar av provet'.
The most common way is to just add 'inte': 'att inte klara av'. Or you could use 'misslyckas' (to fail).
Yes! 'Jag klarade av uppkörningen' is very common.
In Swedish, particles like 'av' change the meaning of the verb. 'Klara' is 'to clear', but 'klara av' is 'to manage'.
Frases relacionadas
Klara sig
similarTo get by / To be okay
Fixa biffen
synonymTo fix the steak (To handle the situation)
Gå i land med
synonymTo manage a difficult task
Hinna med
similarTo have time for
