A1 Expression خنثی

Det är kallt ute

It is cold outside

معنی

Describing the weather.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Swedes have a very high threshold for what constitutes 'cold'. You might see people wearing shorts in 10°C if the sun is out, but they will still say 'Det är kallt ute' as a way to bond. Weather is the primary topic for 'fika' (coffee breaks). It is considered a neutral and polite way to fill silence without being intrusive. In the north, 'kallt' might mean -30°C. If it's only -5°C, they might say 'Det är milt ute' (It's mild out), which can confuse learners. There is a strong belief in 'utegång' (going out). Even if it's cold, babies often nap outside in strollers (well-wrapped). Parents will say 'Det är kallt ute' while checking the baby's blankets.

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The 'T' Rule

Always remember the 't' in 'kallt'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.

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Small Talk Mastery

Add 'verkligen' (really) to sound more like a native: 'Det är verkligen kallt ute!'

معنی

Describing the weather.

💡

The 'T' Rule

Always remember the 't' in 'kallt'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.

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Small Talk Mastery

Add 'verkligen' (really) to sound more like a native: 'Det är verkligen kallt ute!'

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Don't be 'Kall'

Avoid saying 'Jag är kall' unless you want people to think you have no emotions!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing adjective with the correct ending.

Det är ______ (kall) ute idag.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kallt

Because the subject is 'det', the adjective must be in its neuter form, which adds a '-t'.

Which sentence is the correct way to say 'I am cold' (I feel cold)?

How do you say you feel cold?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag fryser.

'Jag fryser' is the idiomatic way to express that you personally feel cold.

Complete the small talk dialogue.

A: Hej! Vilket väder vi har. B: Ja, ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: det är kallt ute

'Det är kallt ute' is the standard response to a comment about the weather.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation.

Where would you most likely hear 'Det är svinkallt ute'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Waiting for a bus in January with a friend

'Svinkallt' is informal/slang and fits a casual, cold situation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the missing adjective with the correct ending. جای خالی A1

Det är ______ (kall) ute idag.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kallt

Because the subject is 'det', the adjective must be in its neuter form, which adds a '-t'.

Which sentence is the correct way to say 'I am cold' (I feel cold)? Choose A1

How do you say you feel cold?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag fryser.

'Jag fryser' is the idiomatic way to express that you personally feel cold.

Complete the small talk dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Hej! Vilket väder vi har. B: Ja, ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: det är kallt ute

'Det är kallt ute' is the standard response to a comment about the weather.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation. situation_matching A2

Where would you most likely hear 'Det är svinkallt ute'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Waiting for a bus in January with a friend

'Svinkallt' is informal/slang and fits a casual, cold situation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

Yes, in very casual speech or as an exclamation, you can drop 'Det är'.

'Ute' is more common in speech. 'Utomhus' is slightly more formal and literally means 'outside the house'.

Because it refers to 'det', which is a neuter pronoun. Adjectives must match the gender.

Usually anything below 10-15°C, but it's subjective!

Yes, many Swedish songs use it to set a winter mood or as a metaphor for loneliness.

عبارات مرتبط

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Det blåser

similar

It is windy

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Det snöar

similar

It is snowing

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Det är varmt ute

contrast

It is warm outside

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Klä på dig!

builds on

Dress yourself! / Put clothes on!

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