Signification
To do what is expected of you.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Eget ansvar' (personal responsibility) is central to the Swedish education system. Students are often given 'beting' (assignments to be completed at their own pace), and they are expected to 'sköta sitt ansvar' to finish them on time. In Swedish companies, 'sköta sitt ansvar' is often linked to the lack of micro-management. If you do your job, your boss will likely leave you alone. This is seen as a sign of trust. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swedish government relied heavily on the idea that citizens would 'sköta sitt ansvar' by following recommendations voluntarily rather than through strict lockdowns. Swedish parents often use this phrase to encourage independence in children, such as managing their own alarm clock or packing their school bag.
Use it in your CV
Instead of just saying 'I was responsible for...', say 'Jag skötte mitt ansvar för...'. it sounds more active and reliable.
Watch the reflexive!
If you say 'Han sköter mitt ansvar', it means he is doing YOUR job for you!
Signification
To do what is expected of you.
Use it in your CV
Instead of just saying 'I was responsible for...', say 'Jag skötte mitt ansvar för...'. it sounds more active and reliable.
Watch the reflexive!
If you say 'Han sköter mitt ansvar', it means he is doing YOUR job for you!
The 'Silent' Praise
In Sweden, being told you 'sköter ditt ansvar' is high praise, even if it sounds basic. It means you are trusted.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert).
Jag lovar att jag ska sköta ____ ansvar.
Since the subject is 'Jag' (I), the pronoun must be 'mitt'.
Which sentence is most natural in a professional setting?
How do you say 'He handles his responsibilities well'?
'Sköta sitt ansvar' is the standard collocation, and 'väl' is the appropriate adverb.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Varför är chefen arg på dig? B: För att jag inte ______ ______ ______ förra veckan.
The sentence is in the past tense (förra veckan) and the speaker is talking about themselves (mitt).
Match the phrase to the situation.
When should you use 'ta sitt ansvar' instead of 'sköta sitt ansvar'?
'Ta sitt ansvar' is for accepting consequences; 'sköta' is for daily maintenance.
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Aides visuelles
Sköta vs. Ta
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag lovar att jag ska sköta ____ ansvar.
Since the subject is 'Jag' (I), the pronoun must be 'mitt'.
How do you say 'He handles his responsibilities well'?
'Sköta sitt ansvar' is the standard collocation, and 'väl' is the appropriate adverb.
A: Varför är chefen arg på dig? B: För att jag inte ______ ______ ______ förra veckan.
The sentence is in the past tense (förra veckan) and the speaker is talking about themselves (mitt).
When should you use 'ta sitt ansvar' instead of 'sköta sitt ansvar'?
'Ta sitt ansvar' is for accepting consequences; 'sköta' is for daily maintenance.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. You 'sköter om' a dog. But you can 'sköta ditt ansvar' as a dog owner by picking up after it.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The opposite is 'att missköta sitt ansvar'.
It's better to say 'sköta sina ansvarsområden' if you have many different tasks.
No, that is 'att vara ansvarig'. This phrase is the *action* of handling it.
Yes, but they often prefer 'fullgöra sin plikt'.
Yes, 'att sköta sitt ansvar i hemmet' is very common.
Because 'ansvar' is seen as something you manage or tend to, not a single task you 'do'.
Yes, or another possessive like 'mitt' or 'ditt'. You can't just say 'sköta ansvar'.
Yes, 'Företaget sköter sitt ansvar för miljön'.
Expressions liées
ta ansvar
similarTo take/accept responsibility.
ha ansvar
similarTo have responsibility.
ansvara för
specialized formTo be responsible for something specific.
missköta sitt ansvar
contrastTo neglect one's responsibility.
