A1 Idiom خنثی

Gå sin egen väg

Go one's own way

معنی

Being independent.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Sweden, 'gå sin egen väg' is often contrasted with 'Jantelagen'. While Jantelagen discourages standing out, modern Swedes highly value 'självförverkligande' (self-actualization). Similar to Sweden, the phrase 'gå sine egne veier' is used. It is deeply linked to the Norwegian love for 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life) and the idea of the lone hiker. The Finnish concept of 'Sisu' (grit/resilience) often involves 'going one's own way' even when it is difficult or lonely. In the international tech world, this phrase is synonymous with 'disruption'. Founders are expected to 'go their own way' to find new markets.

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Master the Reflexive

Always check the subject. If it's 'Jag', use 'min'. If it's 'De', use 'sin'. This is the most common test for Swedish learners.

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The Zlatan Effect

If you want to sound like a native, use this phrase when discussing famous Swedish icons who are known for being 'different'.

معنی

Being independent.

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Master the Reflexive

Always check the subject. If it's 'Jag', use 'min'. If it's 'De', use 'sin'. This is the most common test for Swedish learners.

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The Zlatan Effect

If you want to sound like a native, use this phrase when discussing famous Swedish icons who are known for being 'different'.

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Don't add 'på'

Saying 'gå på sin egen väg' sounds like you are literally walking on a physical road. Keep it simple: 'gå sin egen väg'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, vår, er).

Jag vill inte göra som alla andra. Jag vill gå ____ egen väg.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: min

Since the subject is 'Jag' (I), the pronoun must be 'min'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Han går sin egen väg.

'Sin' is the correct reflexive, and 'egen' is the correct singular form for 'väg'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.

A: Ska du söka samma utbildning som dina vänner? B: Nej, jag tänker ____________________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: gå min egen väg

The speaker (B) is talking about their future intention ('tänker' + infinitive).

Match the person to the description 'går sin egen väg'.

Who is most likely to 'gå sin egen väg'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A person who starts a unique business in a small village.

This person shows independence and unconventional decision-making.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, vår, er). جای خالی A1

Jag vill inte göra som alla andra. Jag vill gå ____ egen väg.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: min

Since the subject is 'Jag' (I), the pronoun must be 'min'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Han går sin egen väg.

'Sin' is the correct reflexive, and 'egen' is the correct singular form for 'väg'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom. dialogue_completion B1

A: Ska du söka samma utbildning som dina vänner? B: Nej, jag tänker ____________________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: gå min egen väg

The speaker (B) is talking about their future intention ('tänker' + infinitive).

Match the person to the description 'går sin egen väg'. situation_matching A2

Who is most likely to 'gå sin egen väg'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A person who starts a unique business in a small village.

This person shows independence and unconventional decision-making.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Usually, yes. It implies strength and authenticity. However, in a team setting, it can occasionally imply someone is being difficult or uncooperative.

Not really. It's usually reserved for more significant life choices or personality traits.

De går sina egna vägar. (They go their own ways.)

It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context.

Jag gick min egen väg.

No. It means being independent. You can go your own way and still have many friends.

No, that is a common mistake. You must use 'sin' because it refers back to 'Han'.

Not really, but you can use the adjective 'självständig' (independent) instead.

Yes, it's very common when talking about innovation or unique selling points.

'Väg' is a road/way, 'stig' is a small path. The idiom always uses 'väg'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Gå mot strömmen

similar

To go against the current/tide.

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Följa sitt hjärta

similar

To follow one's heart.

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Köra sitt eget race

informal

To run one's own race.

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Vara sin egen lyckas smed

builds on

To be the architect of one's own fortune.

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Gå i någons fotspår

contrast

To follow in someone's footsteps.

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