Signification
Speaking with volume.
Contexte culturel
Public silence is highly valued. Having a 'hög röst' in public transport is often met with 'the Swedish stare' (silent disapproval). Finland-Swedes are sometimes perceived as having a more melodic but slightly more forceful 'röst' compared to Swedes from Stockholm. Swedes visiting the US often comment on the 'höga röster' in American restaurants, which can feel overwhelming to them. The 'hög röst' in Italian culture is often associated with passion and engagement rather than rudeness.
The Adverb Trick
If you use a verb like 'tala' or 'prata', always use 'högt' (adverb). If you use 'har' (have), use 'hög röst'.
Avoid 'Hög' alone
Never say 'Du är hög' to mean someone is loud. You are calling them a drug user!
Signification
Speaking with volume.
The Adverb Trick
If you use a verb like 'tala' or 'prata', always use 'högt' (adverb). If you use 'har' (have), use 'hög röst'.
Avoid 'Hög' alone
Never say 'Du är hög' to mean someone is loud. You are calling them a drug user!
The Library Rule
In Sweden, even a 'normal' voice can be considered a 'hög röst' in a library. Whisper instead!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'hög'.
Hon har en ______ röst.
'Röst' is an en-word, and the sentence is indefinite singular.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'They speak with loud voices'?
Plural 'röster' requires the plural adjective 'höga'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
'Sänk din höga röst!'
You ask someone to lower their voice where quiet is expected.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför skriker du? B: Jag skriker inte, jag har bara en ______.
The person is explaining that their volume is natural, not an act of shouting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Volume vs. Pitch in Swedish
When to use 'Hög röst'
Positive
- • Public speaking
- • Singing
- • Theater
Negative
- • Libraries
- • Buses
- • Late at night
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHon har en ______ röst.
'Röst' is an en-word, and the sentence is indefinite singular.
How do you say 'They speak with loud voices'?
Plural 'röster' requires the plural adjective 'höga'.
'Sänk din höga röst!'
You ask someone to lower their voice where quiet is expected.
A: Varför skriker du? B: Jag skriker inte, jag har bara en ______.
The person is explaining that their volume is natural, not an act of shouting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it specifically refers to volume. For high pitch, use 'ljus röst'.
Yes, 'stark röst' (strong voice) is a common synonym, often used more positively.
You can say 'Skrik inte!' or 'Prata inte med så hög röst!'.
Not inherently, but in Swedish culture, being loud in public is often frowned upon.
The plural is 'höga röster'.
No, use 'hög volym' or 'högt ljud' for objects.
The opposite is 'låg röst' (quiet voice).
It is 'en röst'.
It can imply it, especially if you say 'Han höjde rösten' (He raised his voice).
In Swedish, 'out loud' is 'högt' (e.g., 'läsa högt').
Expressions liées
Höja rösten
builds onTo raise one's voice
Låg röst
contrastLow/quiet voice
Mörk röst
similarDeep voice
Gäll röst
specialized formShrill voice
Tyst röst
contrastSilent/quiet voice
