Signification
Not to change your mind.
Contexte culturel
The 'Åsiktskorridor' (Opinion Corridor) is a term used to describe the range of socially acceptable opinions in Sweden. Sticking to an opinion outside this corridor is seen as very bold. Consensus culture (Konsensussökande) means Swedes usually try to agree. 'Hålla fast vid sin åsikt' can sometimes be seen as a barrier to a smooth meeting. The concept of 'Ryggrad' (Backbone). Swedes admire people who have the 'backbone' to stick to their principles.
Stress the 'Fast'
If you don't stress 'fast', it sounds like you are physically holding something. Stressing it makes it a phrasal verb.
The 'Sin' Trap
Always check your subject. If it's 'Vi', use 'vår'. If it's 'De', use 'sin'.
Signification
Not to change your mind.
Stress the 'Fast'
If you don't stress 'fast', it sounds like you are physically holding something. Stressing it makes it a phrasal verb.
The 'Sin' Trap
Always check your subject. If it's 'Vi', use 'vår'. If it's 'De', use 'sin'.
Stubborn vs. Principled
In Sweden, calling someone 'envis' (stubborn) is a bit rude. Saying they 'håller fast vid sin åsikt' is more respectful.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and reflexive pronoun.
Jag tänker hålla fast ___ ___ åsikt.
The preposition is always 'vid' and the reflexive pronoun must match the subject 'Jag'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
Option A uses the correct past tense (höll), preposition (vid), and reflexive (sin).
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Har du ändrat dig? B: Nej, jag __________________.
The present tense 'håller' is needed for a current state, and 'min' matches the speaker.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJag tänker hålla fast ___ ___ åsikt.
The preposition is always 'vid' and the reflexive pronoun must match the subject 'Jag'.
Select the correct sentence:
Option A uses the correct past tense (höll), preposition (vid), and reflexive (sin).
A: Har du ändrat dig? B: Nej, jag __________________.
The present tense 'håller' is needed for a current state, and 'min' matches the speaker.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! It means 'stick to my decision' and is very common.
It is always 'vid'. Using 'i' is a common mistake for English speakers.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
'Stå på sig' is more about the social act of not being pushed around. 'Hålla fast vid sin åsikt' is more about the intellectual content.
You can, but it sounds a bit dramatic. Better to just say 'Jag vill fortfarande ha pizza'.
This phrase is the best equivalent, or 'stå på sig'.
Yes, clearly.
Yes, but it's more natural to use the possessive (min/din/sin).
No, you can hold fast to a 'hopp' (hope), 'tro' (faith), or 'princip' (principle).
Yes, but 'fasthålla' is much more formal and usually used in writing.
Expressions liées
Stå på sig
synonymTo stand one's ground.
Vara envis
similarTo be stubborn.
Ge vika
contrastTo give in / to yield.
Ändra ståndpunkt
contrastTo change one's standpoint.
Vidhålla
specialized formTo maintain/persist.
