Significado
To handle money and budgets.
Contexto cultural
The TV show 'Lyxfällan' is a cultural phenomenon that highlights the importance of 'sköta ekonomin'. It shows the social stigma and stress of financial mismanagement. Swedes are very private about their specific salary but very open about the *act* of budgeting. Using apps to 'sköta ekonomin' is seen as a sign of being a responsible citizen. The concept of 'Veckopeng' (weekly allowance) is how Swedish children first learn to 'sköta sin ekonomi'. It is a rite of passage into responsibility. In Swedish business culture, 'sköta ekonomin' implies transparency and following 'god redovisningssed' (good accounting practice).
Use the definite form
Always say 'ekonomin' (the economy) rather than just 'ekonomi' when talking about your own finances.
Don't add 'om'
Adding 'om' makes it sound like you are tucking your money into bed. Keep it simple: 'sköta ekonomin'.
Significado
To handle money and budgets.
Use the definite form
Always say 'ekonomin' (the economy) rather than just 'ekonomi' when talking about your own finances.
Don't add 'om'
Adding 'om' makes it sound like you are tucking your money into bed. Keep it simple: 'sköta ekonomin'.
Job Interview Gold
Using this phrase in an interview shows you are responsible and understand Swedish workplace values.
The 'Lyxfällan' Reference
If you want to joke about being broke, say 'Jag hamnar snart i Lyxfällan om jag inte sköter ekonomin bättre'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'sköta'.
Förra året _______ jag ekonomin för hela familjen.
The sentence refers to 'förra året' (last year), so we need the past tense 'skötte'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I manage my finances'?
Välj det mest naturliga alternativet:
'Sköta ekonomin' is the standard collocation in Swedish.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Vem _______ på ditt jobb? B: Det gör vår ekonomichef.
The context of 'ekonomichef' (CFO/Finance Manager) implies the management of finances.
Match the situation to the most likely use of the phrase.
Situation: A couple is discussing how to pay their rent and electricity.
Rent and electricity are parts of a household's 'ekonomi'.
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Ayudas visuales
Sköta vs. Tjäna
Tools for 'sköta ekonomin'
Digital
- • Bank-app
- • Swish
- • Excel
Physical
- • Kassabok
- • Kuvert
- • Pärmar
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosFörra året _______ jag ekonomin för hela familjen.
The sentence refers to 'förra året' (last year), so we need the past tense 'skötte'.
Välj det mest naturliga alternativet:
'Sköta ekonomin' is the standard collocation in Swedish.
A: Vem _______ på ditt jobb? B: Det gör vår ekonomichef.
The context of 'ekonomichef' (CFO/Finance Manager) implies the management of finances.
Situation: A couple is discussing how to pay their rent and electricity.
Rent and electricity are parts of a household's 'ekonomi'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, but 'sköta' is more common for the ongoing responsibility, while 'hantera' sounds more like dealing with a specific problem.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It's sköta, sköter, skötte, skött.
Absolutely. 'Vem sköter ekonomin på företaget?' is very common.
'Ekonomi' refers to the system and budget, 'pengar' is the actual cash/currency.
No, it can also mean 'behave' (sköta sig) or 'tend to' (sköta om).
Yes, very often when discussing the government's budget.
Yes, but 'sköta ekonomin' is a much more common set phrase.
It means 'to behave oneself'. Don't mix them up!
Yes, adding 'sin' (one's) makes it more personal.
Yes, 'att sköta landets ekonomi'.
Missköta ekonomin (to mismanage the finances).
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