Signification
To follow the rhythm.
Contexte culturel
The 'Allsång på Skansen' tradition is a prime example of Swedes 'hålla takten' together. It is a national televised event where everyone sings along to classic songs. Swedes value 'fika' (coffee breaks), but they also value efficiency. 'Hålla takten' in the office means respecting everyone's time by staying on schedule. Sweden has a strong tradition of municipal music schools (Kulturskolan). 'Hålla takten' is one of the first things children learn there. In the popular activity of Nordic walking, 'hålla takten' refers to the rhythmic use of poles to maintain a steady, healthy pace.
Use it for work!
Don't be afraid to use this in a professional setting to mean 'keeping up with the pace.' It sounds very natural.
Definite form is key
Always say 'takten' (the beat), not just 'takt'. 'Hålla takt' sounds like a broken translation.
Signification
To follow the rhythm.
Use it for work!
Don't be afraid to use this in a professional setting to mean 'keeping up with the pace.' It sounds very natural.
Definite form is key
Always say 'takten' (the beat), not just 'takt'. 'Hålla takt' sounds like a broken translation.
Preposition 'till'
Remember: Hålla takten TILL musiken. Using 'med' or 'på' is a common learner error.
The 'Lagom' connection
Think of 'hålla takten' as staying in harmony with the group—a very Swedish concept.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.
Igår på konserten _______ trummisen takten perfekt.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (igår), so the past tense 'höll' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Keep the beat to the music'?
In Swedish, we use the preposition 'till' when keeping the beat to something.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför slutade du dansa? B: Det var för svårt att _______.
The speaker stopped because it was hard to *keep* the beat.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Vi måste hålla takten'?
In this context, it means keeping up with the required pace of work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hålla vs Tappa
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIgår på konserten _______ trummisen takten perfekt.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (igår), so the past tense 'höll' is required.
How do you say 'Keep the beat to the music'?
In Swedish, we use the preposition 'till' when keeping the beat to something.
A: Varför slutade du dansa? B: Det var för svårt att _______.
The speaker stopped because it was hard to *keep* the beat.
When would you say 'Vi måste hålla takten'?
In this context, it means keeping up with the required pace of work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually, we say 'hjärtat slår regelbundet' (the heart beats regularly), but you could say 'hjärtat håller takten' in a poetic sense.
Yes, they are very similar, but 'takten' is more common for a simple, steady beat (like 1-2-3-4).
It is: håller (present), höll (past), hållit (supine).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, teachers, or bosses.
The most common opposite is 'tappa takten' (to lose the beat).
No, for driving speed we say 'hålla hastigheten' (keep the speed limit).
No, that is 'att vara taktfull'. 'Hålla takten' is only about rhythm/pace.
Yes! 'Metronomen hjälper mig att hålla takten.'
Yes, especially in running, rowing, or cycling to maintain a steady pace.
Because it refers to 'the' specific beat of the music you are hearing.
Expressions liées
tappa takten
contrastTo lose the beat
stampa takten
similarTo tap one's foot to the beat
i takt med
builds onIn step with / In line with
taktfast
specialized formRhythmic / Steady
följa takten
synonymTo follow the beat
