B1 Expression خنثی

dra ner på tempot

slow down

معنی

To reduce one's pace.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase is deeply linked to the 'Slow Living' movement in Sweden, which gained popularity as a reaction to the high stress of the 90s and 2000s. Swedish managers often use this phrase during 'medarbetarsamtal' (employee reviews) if they notice a worker is showing signs of stress. In Swedish long-distance running (like the Vasaloppet), 'dra ner på tempot' is a strategic advice to ensure one doesn't 'hit the wall' (gå in i väggen). While it's an idiom now, it's still used literally in Swedish music education and orchestras.

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The 'På' Rule

Always remember the 'på'. Without it, you sound like you are literally pulling a physical object.

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Not for Volume

Never use this for your TV or phone volume. Use 'sänka' instead.

معنی

To reduce one's pace.

🎯

The 'På' Rule

Always remember the 'på'. Without it, you sound like you are literally pulling a physical object.

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Not for Volume

Never use this for your TV or phone volume. Use 'sänka' instead.

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Workplace Etiquette

In Sweden, suggesting someone 'dra ner på tempot' is a sign of empathy, not a criticism of their work ethic.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.

Läkaren sa att jag måste dra ___ ___ tempot.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ner på

The correct phrasal verb is 'dra ner på'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend to slow down their life?

Din vän jobbar 80 timmar i veckan. Vad säger du?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Du måste dra ner på tempot.

'Dra ner på tempot' is the standard idiom for reducing life stress.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'dra'.

A: Varför kom du sent till löpningen? B: Jag ___ ner på tempot för att jag fick ont i knät.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: drog

The sentence is in the past tense, so 'drog' is the correct form.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Match 'Dra ner på tempot' with its best context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

It is used for physical speed like running.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Dra ner på vs. Sänka

Dra ner på
Tempot The pace
Kaffet The coffee
Sänka
Volymen The volume
Värmen The heat

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence. جای خالی B1

Läkaren sa att jag måste dra ___ ___ tempot.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ner på

The correct phrasal verb is 'dra ner på'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend to slow down their life? Choose A2

Din vän jobbar 80 timmar i veckan. Vad säger du?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Du måste dra ner på tempot.

'Dra ner på tempot' is the standard idiom for reducing life stress.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'dra'. dialogue_completion B1

A: Varför kom du sent till löpningen? B: Jag ___ ner på tempot för att jag fick ont i knät.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: drog

The sentence is in the past tense, so 'drog' is the correct form.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

Match 'Dra ner på tempot' with its best context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

It is used for physical speed like running.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It's understandable but redundant. Just say 'sakta ner' or 'dra ner på tempot'.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

The opposite is 'öka tempot' (increase the pace) or 'skruva upp tempot'.

Yes, but 'sakta ner' is more common when driving.

No, it means 'reduce'. If you say 'dra ner på socker', it means 'reduce sugar'.

Because you are referring to 'the' pace of the current situation. It's almost always in the definite form.

Yes, it's the action you take to achieve a 'lagom' lifestyle.

Yes, if a relationship is moving too fast, you can say 'Vi kanske borde dra ner på tempot'.

'Dra ner' is more idiomatic for pace/lifestyle; 'sänka' is for measurable levels like volume, heat, or prices.

Dra, drar, drog, dragit. It's an irregular strong verb.

عبارات مرتبط

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sakta ner

synonym

To slow down

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varva ner

similar

To wind down

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dra ner på

builds on

To reduce (something)

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öka tempot

contrast

To speed up

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ta det lugnt

similar

Take it easy

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