Significado
A great distance from here.
Contexto cultural
Swedes often use 'långt borta' to describe the distance to summer houses (sommarstuga). The concept of distance is relative; in northern Sweden, 'långt borta' might mean 200km. It is a universal human experience to describe the distance to loved ones.
Focus on the 'rt'
The 'rt' in 'borta' is a classic Swedish retroflex sound. Practice saying it by curling your tongue back.
Time vs Space
Always stop and think: am I talking about a place or a duration? If it's a place, use 'långt borta'.
Significado
A great distance from here.
Focus on the 'rt'
The 'rt' in 'borta' is a classic Swedish retroflex sound. Practice saying it by curling your tongue back.
Time vs Space
Always stop and think: am I talking about a place or a duration? If it's a place, use 'långt borta'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Vi bor ____ från skolan.
We need the adverbial phrase for distance.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
'Länge' is for time, 'långt borta' is for place.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Långt borta
Literal definition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är det nära? B: Nej, det är ____.
The context is distance.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVi bor ____ från skolan.
We need the adverbial phrase for distance.
Choose the correct sentence.
'Länge' is for time, 'långt borta' is for place.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Literal definition.
A: Är det nära? B: Nej, det är ____.
The context is distance.
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Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasNo, use 'länge' for time duration.
Yes, it is just a slightly shorter version.
It sounds like the 'o' in 'more'.
No, it is neutral and used by everyone.
Yes, for project timelines.
It is part of the adverbial form.
Frases relacionadas
Långt bort
synonymFar away
På långt håll
similarFrom a distance
Länge
contrastFor a long time
