Signification
To have the means to do something.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value financial transparency and modesty. Saying 'Jag har inte råd' is seen as responsible rather than shameful. In Swedish companies, 'ha råd' is often used in flat hierarchies to discuss priorities. Even a junior employee might ask if the company 'har råd' to ignore a certain trend. Among students, 'ha råd' is a constant topic due to the 'CSN' (student loan) cycle. The week before the loan arrives, no one 'har råd' to do anything. Historically, 'råd' was linked to the 'Riksråd' (Council of the Realm). To have 'råd' was to have a voice in the nation's affairs.
The 'Med' Rule
Always use 'med' for things (nouns) and 'att' for actions (verbs).
Don't use 'Kan'
Avoid saying 'Jag kan råd'. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Signification
To have the means to do something.
The 'Med' Rule
Always use 'med' for things (nouns) and 'att' for actions (verbs).
Don't use 'Kan'
Avoid saying 'Jag kan råd'. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Metaphorical Råd
Use it for time or energy to sound more like a native speaker.
Be Honest
Don't be afraid to say 'Jag har inte råd' in Sweden; it's socially acceptable.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I can't afford to travel'.
Jag ___ inte ___ ___ resa.
The full phrase is 'har råd att' followed by the infinitive verb.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'Can you afford a new car?'
Choose the best option:
When followed by a noun (en ny bil), you must use 'med' instead of 'att'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi köpa huset? B: Nej, vi ___ ___ ___ ___ så mycket lån.
B is saying they can't afford to take such a big loan.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a business meeting about a risky project?
'Misslyckas' (fail) is a metaphorical cost suitable for a business risk context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kan vs. Ha Råd
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ___ inte ___ ___ resa.
The full phrase is 'har råd att' followed by the infinitive verb.
Choose the best option:
When followed by a noun (en ny bil), you must use 'med' instead of 'att'.
A: Ska vi köpa huset? B: Nej, vi ___ ___ ___ ___ så mycket lån.
B is saying they can't afford to take such a big loan.
Which phrase fits a business meeting about a risky project?
'Misslyckas' (fail) is a metaphorical cost suitable for a business risk context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, you need the 'att'. It's like saying 'I afford buy' in English.
Mostly, but it can also be about time, energy, or risks.
'Med' is for nouns (a car), 'att' is for verbs (to buy).
In Sweden, no. It's seen as being practical and honest.
Use 'hade': 'Jag hade råd'.
No, use 'kan' for that.
Younger people might say 'ha cash till' or 'ha para till'.
No, it also means 'advice'. Context tells you which is which.
It's understandable but 'för' is redundant and incorrect.
Yes, very often for budgets and investments.
You can say 'inte ha råd' or 'sakna medel'.
Yes! 'Jag har inte råd att förlora dig' is very romantic and dramatic.
In this phrase, it is always singular and never changes form.
Like 'road' but with a more rounded 'o' and a softer 'd'.
Expressions liées
ha råd med
similarTo afford (a noun)
se sig råd med
specialized formTo find the means for
kosta skjortan
contrastTo cost a fortune
ha det gott ställt
builds onTo be well-off
pank
contrastBroke
