B1 Collocation خنثی

hålla en deadline

meet a deadline

معنی

To finish before the due date.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Punctuality is not just a suggestion in Sweden; it's a social contract. Missing a deadline without a very good reason (like illness) can damage your professional reputation significantly. Swedish universities are strict with deadlines. If you miss a deadline for an assignment, you often have to wait for the 'omtentaperiod' (re-exam period) to submit it again. Despite the focus on deadlines, Swedes value 'livspusslet' (the life puzzle). It is common to leave work at 4:00 PM to pick up children from 'dagis' (daycare), even if a deadline is close, provided you have planned your time well. Deadlines are often discussed during fika. It is a less formal way to check in on progress without the pressure of a formal meeting.

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Use 'Klara' for extra impact

If you want to sound like you worked really hard, say 'Jag klarade deadlinen!' instead of 'höll'.

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Avoid 'Göra'

Never say 'göra en deadline'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

معنی

To finish before the due date.

🎯

Use 'Klara' for extra impact

If you want to sound like you worked really hard, say 'Jag klarade deadlinen!' instead of 'höll'.

⚠️

Avoid 'Göra'

Never say 'göra en deadline'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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The 'Tidsoptimist'

Swedes have a word for someone who always thinks they have more time than they do: 'tidsoptimist'. These people often struggle to 'hålla en deadline'!

خودت رو بسنج

Fyll i rätt form av verbet 'hålla'.

Vi ________ deadlinen förra veckan.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: höll

'Förra veckan' (last week) indicates the past tense (preterite), which is 'höll'.

Vilket uttryck är mest naturligt på en arbetsplats?

Jag lovar att...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hålla deadlinen.

'Hålla en deadline' is the standard collocation in Swedish.

Slutför meningen i dialogen.

Chef: 'Kan du bli klar till klockan tre?' Anställd: 'Ja, jag ska försöka ________ ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hålla deadlinen

The context of a specific time (3:00) makes 'hålla deadlinen' the most appropriate professional response.

Matcha situationen med rätt mening.

Situation: Du har mycket att göra men du jobbar snabbt.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag kämpar för att hålla deadlinen.

'Kämpar' (struggling/fighting) fits the context of having a lot to do but working hard.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fyll i rätt form av verbet 'hålla'. جای خالی A2

Vi ________ deadlinen förra veckan.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: höll

'Förra veckan' (last week) indicates the past tense (preterite), which is 'höll'.

Vilket uttryck är mest naturligt på en arbetsplats? Choose B1

Jag lovar att...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hålla deadlinen.

'Hålla en deadline' is the standard collocation in Swedish.

Slutför meningen i dialogen. dialogue_completion B1

Chef: 'Kan du bli klar till klockan tre?' Anställd: 'Ja, jag ska försöka ________ ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hålla deadlinen

The context of a specific time (3:00) makes 'hålla deadlinen' the most appropriate professional response.

Matcha situationen med rätt mening. situation_matching B1

Situation: Du har mycket att göra men du jobbar snabbt.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag kämpar för att hålla deadlinen.

'Kämpar' (struggling/fighting) fits the context of having a lot to do but working hard.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your friends.

Yes, but it sounds a bit more old-fashioned or technical. 'Deadline' is much more common today.

It is 'deadlines' (indefinite) and 'deadlinerna' (definite).

You say 'att sätta en deadline'.

It is always 'en deadline'.

In Sweden, that's often still considered 'att missa deadlinen'. Be careful!

عبارات مرتبط

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missa en deadline

contrast

To fail to finish by the due date.

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i sista minuten

similar

At the last minute.

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hålla tiden

similar

To be on time / punctual.

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ligga efter schemat

contrast

To be behind schedule.

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tidsfrist

synonym

Time limit / Grace period.

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