Significado
Securing a room.
Contexto cultural
Closing the door is essential for 'värmehållning' (keeping heat). Leaving a door open in winter is considered very rude. A closed office door is a respected boundary for concentration, not necessarily a sign of exclusion. The phrase is used to signal 'ideological boundaries' between parties during coalition talks. Modern Swedish homes are highly insulated; 'stänga dörren' is the final step in creating a climate-controlled sanctuary.
The 'Heat' Rule
In Sweden, if you open a door, you are responsible for closing it immediately to save energy.
Stänga vs Låsa
Always clarify if you want someone to just close the door or actually lock it with a key.
Significado
Securing a room.
The 'Heat' Rule
In Sweden, if you open a door, you are responsible for closing it immediately to save energy.
Stänga vs Låsa
Always clarify if you want someone to just close the door or actually lock it with a key.
Figurative Power
Use 'stänga dörren' in debates to show you are firm and decisive.
Privacy
Don't be offended if a Swede closes their door; it's a sign of focus, not a dislike of you.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'stänga'.
Kan du ______ dörren? Det är kallt.
After 'kan' (can), we use the infinitive form.
Which sentence uses the figurative meaning?
Choose the correct option:
This refers to rejecting ideas, not a physical door.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four most common door-related actions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du ______ dörren? B: Ja, jag gjorde det för fem minuter sedan.
We use the supine form 'stängt' after 'har'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKan du ______ dörren? Det är kallt.
After 'kan' (can), we use the infinitive form.
Choose the correct option:
This refers to rejecting ideas, not a physical door.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four most common door-related actions.
A: Har du ______ dörren? B: Ja, jag gjorde det för fem minuter sedan.
We use the supine form 'stängt' after 'har'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but add 'är du snäll' or 'tack' to make it polite.
'Stänga till' implies closing it just a little bit or not completely latching it.
No, for websites or apps, we usually use 'stänga ner' or 'stänga fliken' (close the tab).
You say 'Dörren är stängd'.
No, use 'blunda' for eyes.
Always 'stänga dörren' in the general sense.
It means to slam the door in someone's face.
Yes, 'stänga boken' is correct.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
The past tense is 'stängde'.
Frases relacionadas
Låsa dörren
similarTo lock the door
Öppna dörren
contrastTo open the door
Slå igen dörren
specialized formTo slam the door
Stänga av
builds onTo turn off
Hålla dörren öppen
contrastTo keep the door open
