معنی
To act in an acceptable or good way.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'skötsamhet' ideal was central to the Swedish welfare state's development. It emphasizes that individual responsibility is the foundation of collective success. In Swedish schools, 'ordning och reda' (order and tidiness) is often linked to 'sköta sig.' Students are expected to manage their own behavior rather than being strictly controlled by teachers. Sweden's focus on rehabilitation means that 'sköta sig' is the primary metric for earning privileges or early release, reflecting a belief in self-improvement. In Swedish online forums, moderators often tell users to 'sköta sig i kommentarsfältet' (behave in the comments section) to maintain a civil tone.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. It's the most common error for learners.
Don't be too bossy
Telling an adult 'Sköt dig!' can be seen as very rude or patronizing if you aren't close friends.
معنی
To act in an acceptable or good way.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. It's the most common error for learners.
Don't be too bossy
Telling an adult 'Sköt dig!' can be seen as very rude or patronizing if you aren't close friends.
Use it in reviews
If you want to impress a Swedish boss, use 'Jag har skött mina uppgifter' to show you take responsibility.
The Silent 'Sig'
In some dialects, the 'g' in 'sig' is completely silent, making it just 'sej'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (mig, dig, sig, oss, er).
Vi lovar att sköta ___ på bio.
Since the subject is 'Vi' (We), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence means 'He behaved well at work'?
Select the correct past tense usage.
'Skötte' is the past tense of 'sköta'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A parent leaving their child at a friend's house.
'Sköt dig!' means 'Behave!', while 'Sköt om dig!' means 'Take care of yourself!'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför fick han sluta på jobbet? B: Han ___ inte.
The context implies he didn't behave or act professionally, so 'skötte sig' (in the past tense) is correct.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Sköta sig vs. Uppföra sig
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاVi lovar att sköta ___ på bio.
Since the subject is 'Vi' (We), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Select the correct past tense usage.
'Skötte' is the past tense of 'sköta'.
A parent leaving their child at a friend's house.
'Sköt dig!' means 'Behave!', while 'Sköt om dig!' means 'Take care of yourself!'.
A: Varför fick han sluta på jobbet? B: Han ___ inte.
The context implies he didn't behave or act professionally, so 'skötte sig' (in the past tense) is correct.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالNo, it's used for anyone who needs to follow rules, including employees, prisoners, and party guests.
'Uppföra sig' is more about etiquette (which fork to use), while 'sköta sig' is about general conduct and responsibility.
Yes, but that usually means 'to take care of myself' (be independent) rather than 'to behave.'
Use the plural reflexive: 'Sköt er!'
Yes, 'skötte sig' is very common when reporting how an event went.
Yes, if a dog follows rules at a cafe, you can say 'hunden skötte sig.'
No, it is a standard, neutral expression.
You can say 'missköta sig' (to misbehave/mismanage oneself).
Yes, to describe your reliability: 'Jag sköter alltid mina åtaganden.'
No, that is 'sköta sitt' or 'sköta sig själv'.
It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.
'Sig' is the reflexive pronoun for people; 'sitt' is a possessive pronoun.
عبارات مرتبط
sköta om
similarTo take care of someone/something
uppföra sig
synonymTo behave/conduct oneself
veta hut
contrastTo know better / learn manners
hålla sig i skinnet
similarTo restrain oneself
skötsam
builds onOrderly, reliable, well-behaved
