معنی
To love or like someone.
زمینه فرهنگی
Swedes often prefer 'hålla av' over 'älska' because it feels more sincere and less dramatic. It aligns with the cultural value of 'lagom'. In Finland-Swedish, 'hålla av' is also common but might be used slightly more formally than in Sweden. Norway has the equivalent 'holde av', but it is more commonly used to mean 'to set aside' (like a table at a restaurant). Swedes use 'boka' for that. For Swedes living abroad, 'hålla av' is a nostalgic phrase that connects them to their roots and family back home.
The 'Pet' Rule
If you're talking about your dog or cat, 'hålla av' makes you sound like a native speaker who really loves their pet.
No Pizza!
Never use this for food. You will sound like you are in love with your lunch.
معنی
To love or like someone.
The 'Pet' Rule
If you're talking about your dog or cat, 'hålla av' makes you sound like a native speaker who really loves their pet.
No Pizza!
Never use this for food. You will sound like you are in love with your lunch.
Stress the Particle
Always emphasize 'AV'. This is the secret to sounding Swedish in phrasal verbs.
The Middle Ground
Use this when 'älska' feels too strong but 'tycka om' feels too weak.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'hålla av'.
Jag ______ verkligen ______ min lillasyster.
'Hålla av' is the correct phrase for caring for a person. 'Hålla med' means to agree, and 'hålla om' means to hug.
Which sentence is correct?
Can you use 'hålla av' for a pizza?
'Hålla av' is reserved for living beings. For food, use 'tycka om'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Håller du av din hund? B: Ja, ________.
The response should mirror the expression of affection used in the question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are writing a card to your grandmother.
'Hålla av' is the most appropriate way to express lasting affection in a card.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
The Swedish 'Like' Scale
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJag ______ verkligen ______ min lillasyster.
'Hålla av' is the correct phrase for caring for a person. 'Hålla med' means to agree, and 'hålla om' means to hug.
Can you use 'hålla av' for a pizza?
'Hålla av' is reserved for living beings. For food, use 'tycka om'.
A: Håller du av din hund? B: Ja, ________.
The response should mirror the expression of affection used in the question.
You are writing a card to your grandmother.
'Hålla av' is the most appropriate way to express lasting affection in a card.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالSlightly, but in a 'classic' and 'warm' way. It's still very common in families.
No, you must say 'Jag tycker om att läsa'. 'Hålla av' is only for people and animals.
'Älska' is intense and often romantic. 'Hålla av' is steady, warm affection.
Use the preterite: 'Jag höll av honom'.
Yes, if you have a warm relationship, but 'avhållen' is more common in professional settings.
Yes, it is a standard Swedish expression used nationwide.
Rarely. You might say 'hålla av sitt hem' in a poetic way, but 'tycka om' is better.
No, the English 'hold off' means to delay. The Swedish 'hålla av' means to care for.
Using it for objects like food or hobbies.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a semi-formal speech.
No, that would be very weird. It implies a deep connection.
The noun 'tillgivenhet' (affection) is related in meaning.
عبارات مرتبط
Tycka om
similarTo like
Älska
builds onTo love
Vara fäst vid
similarTo be attached to
Gilla
synonymTo like
Hålla kär
specialized formTo hold dear
