Significado
To prove oneself or show initiative.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a socially acceptable way to express ambition in a culture that traditionally values 'Lagom' (moderation). It focuses on results rather than boasting. In Swedish startups (the 'Unicorn' culture), this phrase is used constantly to encourage a 'can-do' attitude. Swedish sports commentators use this for young 'talanger' (talents) who play without fear. Teachers use it in reports to describe students who have improved their participation.
Use in Cover Letters
This is a 'power phrase' for Swedish CVs. Use it to describe your work ethic.
Plural Only
Always use 'framfötterna'. Saying 'framfoten' is a common learner mistake that sounds very odd to natives.
Significado
To prove oneself or show initiative.
Use in Cover Letters
This is a 'power phrase' for Swedish CVs. Use it to describe your work ethic.
Plural Only
Always use 'framfötterna'. Saying 'framfoten' is a common learner mistake that sounds very odd to natives.
The Jante Balance
In Sweden, show your 'front feet' through actions, not just words. Let your work speak for you.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Om du vill ha befordran måste du visa _______.
The full idiom is 'visa framfötterna'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'visa framfötterna'?
När passar det att säga att någon 'visar framfötterna'?
The idiom refers to showing initiative and competence.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
A: Hur gick intervjun? B: Bra! Jag _______ verkligen framfötterna.
Since the interview already happened, we use the past tense 'visade'.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Match 'Visa framfötterna' with its figurative meaning.
Ambition and initiative are the core meanings.
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Ambition in Swedish
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosOm du vill ha befordran måste du visa _______.
The full idiom is 'visa framfötterna'.
När passar det att säga att någon 'visar framfötterna'?
The idiom refers to showing initiative and competence.
A: Hur gick intervjun? B: Bra! Jag _______ verkligen framfötterna.
Since the interview already happened, we use the past tense 'visade'.
Match 'Visa framfötterna' with its figurative meaning.
Ambition and initiative are the core meanings.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it can be used in sports, school, or any social situation where someone shows initiative.
Yes, but it's more common to use it about others. If using it about yourself, pair it with 'försöka' (try to).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
It literally means 'to show the front feet'.
Not directly, but 'att inte visa framfötterna' implies someone is passive or lazy.
It comes from horse trading, where the front feet showed the horse's posture and health.
No, it must be the definite form 'framfötterna'.
Yes, it is very common, especially in recruitment and sports.
Not exactly. 'Show off' (skryta) is negative. 'Visa framfötterna' is positive initiative.
Yes, it's often used to encourage kids to be brave or active.
Frases relacionadas
Ta för sig
similarTo help oneself / be assertive
Göra bra ifrån sig
similarTo perform well
Ligga på latsidan
contrastTo be lazy
Visa var skåpet ska stå
builds onTo show who's boss / how it's done
