C1 Expression Neutral

låta någon hållas

let someone do their thing

Significado

To allow someone to proceed undisturbed.

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Contexto cultural

Reflects the 'lagom' approach to conflict. Similar usage, often 'la ham holde på'. Uses 'lade ham være' more often. Influenced by Swedish, used in Swedish-speaking areas.

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The 's' matters

Always remember the 's' in 'hållas'. Without it, it sounds like you are physically holding them.

Significado

To allow someone to proceed undisturbed.

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The 's' matters

Always remember the 's' in 'hållas'. Without it, it sounds like you are physically holding them.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the phrase.

Han vill inte lyssna, så vi får ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: låta honom hållas

The object pronoun 'honom' is required, and 'hållas' must be in the infinitive.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B2

Han vill inte lyssna, så vi får ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: låta honom hållas

The object pronoun 'honom' is required, and 'hållas' must be in the infinitive.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is used for others.

Frases relacionadas

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Låta saken bero

similar

Let the matter rest

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Köra sitt eget race

synonym

Do one's own thing

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