B1 Expression خنثی

sköta sitt eget

mind one's own business

معنی

To focus on your own affairs, not others'.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase reflects the 'Law of Jante' (Jantelagen), where not interfering in others' lives is seen as a way to maintain social harmony and equality. In Finland-Swedish culture, the phrase is also common and carries a similar weight of stoicism and independence. In cities, 'sköta sitt eget' is an unwritten rule for subway etiquette. In small villages, it's often a defense against 'grannsamverkan' (neighborly watch) turning into gossip. With the rise of influencers, 'sköta sitt eget' is often used as a hashtag or comment to tell critics to stop judging someone's lifestyle choices.

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The 'Tack' Trick

Always add 'tack' (thanks) after 'Jag sköter mitt eget' to make it sound like a polite boundary rather than an insult.

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Watch the Imperative

Saying 'Sköt ditt eget!' is very aggressive. Use it only if you are truly angry.

معنی

To focus on your own affairs, not others'.

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The 'Tack' Trick

Always add 'tack' (thanks) after 'Jag sköter mitt eget' to make it sound like a polite boundary rather than an insult.

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Watch the Imperative

Saying 'Sköt ditt eget!' is very aggressive. Use it only if you are truly angry.

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The Silent Agreement

In Sweden, silence is often a sign that someone is 'sköter sitt eget' out of respect for you. Don't feel obligated to fill the silence.

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Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert).

Jag har mycket att göra, så jag måste sköta ___ eget.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mitt

The subject is 'Jag' (I), so the pronoun must be 'mitt'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate response to a nosy neighbor?

Grannen frågar: 'Varför kom du hem så sent igår?'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag sköter mitt eget, tack.

This is the standard, polite but firm way to set a boundary.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the pairs:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are all correct translations of the related terms.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

A: Vad gör de där borta? B: Ingen aning, de brukar alltid _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sköta sitt eget

The subject 'de' (they) uses 'sitt' and the singular 'eget' is the standard idiomatic form.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert). جای خالی A2

Jag har mycket att göra, så jag måste sköta ___ eget.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mitt

The subject is 'Jag' (I), so the pronoun must be 'mitt'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate response to a nosy neighbor? Choose B1

Grannen frågar: 'Varför kom du hem så sent igår?'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Jag sköter mitt eget, tack.

This is the standard, polite but firm way to set a boundary.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are all correct translations of the related terms.

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

A: Vad gör de där borta? B: Ingen aning, de brukar alltid _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sköta sitt eget

The subject 'de' (they) uses 'sitt' and the singular 'eget' is the standard idiomatic form.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

Not inherently. It depends on the tone. As a description, it's neutral. As a command, it's rude.

Yes, it is the most direct equivalent in Swedish.

'Sköta sitt' is just a shorter, more casual version. They mean the same thing.

Use 'Sköt ert eget!' (plural you).

Rarely. In emails, you would use 'fokusera på mina arbetsuppgifter' (focus on my tasks).

عبارات مرتبط

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sköta sig

similar

To behave well

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hålla sig på sin kant

similar

To keep to oneself

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lägga näsan i blöt

contrast

To be nosy

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sköta sina kort rätt

builds on

To play one's cards right

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