Signification
Welcoming visitors into one's home.
Contexte culturel
The 'Studenten' (high school graduation) is the most common time for 'öppet hus'. Families put up yellow and blue balloons and serve 'smörgåstårta' (sandwich cake). In the US, 'Open House' is almost synonymous with real estate. In Sweden, you must use 'visning' for real estate to avoid confusion with a party. Similar to Sweden, Finland uses 'avoimet ovet' (open doors) for schools and institutions, reflecting a shared Nordic administrative culture. Tech companies like Google or Spotify often 'hålla öppet hus' to show off their cool office spaces to potential recruits.
The Time Window
Always include a time window (e.g., 14:00-17:00) when you invite people to an 'öppet hus'. It helps guests know when it's okay to drop by.
Not for Real Estate
If you are looking for a house to buy, look for the word 'visning', not 'öppet hus'.
Signification
Welcoming visitors into one's home.
The Time Window
Always include a time window (e.g., 14:00-17:00) when you invite people to an 'öppet hus'. It helps guests know when it's okay to drop by.
Not for Real Estate
If you are looking for a house to buy, look for the word 'visning', not 'öppet hus'.
Fika is Mandatory
If you 'har öppet hus' in Sweden, people expect at least coffee and some form of cake or snack. Don't leave them hungry!
The 'Studenten' Exception
During graduation (June), you can often just follow the balloons to find an 'öppet hus'—it's a very festive time in Sweden.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ha' and the phrase 'öppet hus'.
Nästa lördag ______ vi ______ för att fira min nya lägenhet.
Since it's 'next Saturday', we use the future 'ska ha'. 'Öppet' must be neuter.
Which sentence is correct for a school invitation?
A) Skolan är öppet hus imorgon. B) Skolan har öppet hus imorgon. C) Skolan har öppen hus imorgon.
We use 'har' for the event and 'öppet' for the neuter 'hus'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Vi har öppet hus mellan 13 och 17'?
The time window indicates a drop-in format typical of 'öppet hus'.
Complete the dialogue.
Anna: 'Ska du ha en stor fest?' Erik: 'Nej, jag tänkte bara ______.'
Erik is choosing a low-pressure alternative to a big party.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Öppet Hus vs. Middag
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNästa lördag ______ vi ______ för att fira min nya lägenhet.
Since it's 'next Saturday', we use the future 'ska ha'. 'Öppet' must be neuter.
A) Skolan är öppet hus imorgon. B) Skolan har öppet hus imorgon. C) Skolan har öppen hus imorgon.
We use 'har' for the event and 'öppet' for the neuter 'hus'.
When would you say 'Vi har öppet hus mellan 13 och 17'?
The time window indicates a drop-in format typical of 'öppet hus'.
Anna: 'Ska du ha en stor fest?' Erik: 'Nej, jag tänkte bara ______.'
Erik is choosing a low-pressure alternative to a big party.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsUsually, you should still let the host know if you are coming, but you don't need to specify the exact minute you will arrive.
It's neutral. It can be used for a casual backyard party or a formal university event.
Only if it's an informal networking event. For a serious meeting, use 'möte'.
'Ha' is more common in daily speech; 'hålla' is slightly more formal and used by organizations.
It's 'öppet hus' (singular). 'Öppna hus' would mean 'open houses' (plural).
A small gift like flowers or a bottle of wine is always appreciated, just like at any other party.
Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours is typical for an 'öppet hus'.
No, that's not a standard expression. Stick to 'öppet hus'.
Yes, it is a universally understood phrase across the country.
It's rare for the ceremony, but sometimes the 'day after' brunch is held as an 'öppet hus'.
Yes, 'öppna hus', but the idiom is almost always singular.
It's better to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled end time.
Expressions liées
Hålla öppet
similarTo keep something open (like a shop).
Drop-in
synonymArriving without an appointment.
Visning
specialized formA viewing.
Mottagning
similarA reception.
Inflyttningsfest
builds onHousewarming party.
