Signification
Short stroll.
Contexte culturel
The 'lunchpromenad' (lunch walk) is a sacred ritual in Swedish offices. Colleagues will often 'gå en sväng' together to discuss non-work topics. Swedes value 'friskluft' (fresh air) immensely. Even if it's raining, 'gå en sväng' is seen as a necessary health activity. The 'söndagspromenad' is a traditional family activity where people 'går en sväng' in local nature reserves. In dating culture, 'gå en sväng' is a popular alternative to a 'fika' if you want a more active and less intense first meeting.
Add 'liten'
Saying 'en liten sväng' makes you sound 10x more like a native speaker. It adds a touch of Swedish modesty.
The Silent Walk
Don't feel the need to talk the whole time. Swedes find 'gå en sväng' in silence very comfortable.
Signification
Short stroll.
Add 'liten'
Saying 'en liten sväng' makes you sound 10x more like a native speaker. It adds a touch of Swedish modesty.
The Silent Walk
Don't feel the need to talk the whole time. Swedes find 'gå en sväng' in silence very comfortable.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the past tense.
Igår ______ jag en sväng i skogen.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'gå', which is 'gick'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to invite a friend for a quick walk?
How do you say 'Shall we go for a stroll?'
'Gå en sväng' is the standard collocation.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Situation: You are at a party and it's very loud. You want to talk to your friend privately.
Suggesting a 'sväng' is a perfect way to find a quiet place to talk.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Var är pappa? B: Han är ute. Han skulle bara ______ med hunden.
'Gå en sväng med hunden' is the most common way to say this.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to go for a 'sväng'
Reasons
- • Fresh air
- • Dog walk
- • Clear head
- • Quick errand
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIgår ______ jag en sväng i skogen.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense of 'gå', which is 'gick'.
How do you say 'Shall we go for a stroll?'
'Gå en sväng' is the standard collocation.
Situation: You are at a party and it's very loud. You want to talk to your friend privately.
Suggesting a 'sväng' is a perfect way to find a quiet place to talk.
A: Var är pappa? B: Han är ute. Han skulle bara ______ med hunden.
'Gå en sväng med hunden' is the most common way to say this.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsUsually no. For driving, use 'ta en sväng' or 'åka en sväng'. 'Gå' specifically means walking.
It is always 'en sväng'.
Typically 10 to 30 minutes. Anything longer is usually a 'promenad'.
No, it's casual/neutral. You can use it with anyone except in the most formal ceremonies.
Expressions liées
Ta en promenad
similarTake a walk
Gå ut en stund
similarGo out for a while
Ta en runda
synonymTake a round
Vandra
specialized formTo hike
