Signification
Victory is sweetest at the end
Contexte culturel
Swedes value 'is i magen' (patience). Celebrating too early is seen as a lack of character. The Swedish-speaking minority in Finland uses this phrase frequently, often with a focus on 'Sisu' (perseverance). While the meaning is the same, Americans might use 'It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings' as a more colorful alternative. In international business, this proverb is used to justify long-term R&D over short-term profits.
The 'Som' Rule
Remember that 'som' here means 'who'. It's a relative pronoun connecting the two halves of the phrase.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase too often when you win can make you seem like a 'dålig vinnare' (bad winner/sore winner).
Signification
Victory is sweetest at the end
The 'Som' Rule
Remember that 'som' here means 'who'. It's a relative pronoun connecting the two halves of the phrase.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase too often when you win can make you seem like a 'dålig vinnare' (bad winner/sore winner).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Skratta bäst som skrattar _______.
The proverb emphasizes that the *last* (sist) person to laugh is the one who laughs best.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Johan is losing a game of cards, but he thinks he can still win at the end. What does he say?
This proverb is specifically about winning at the end despite being behind now.
Match the Swedish words with their English meanings in this phrase.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the proverb.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Jag leder med tio poäng!' B: 'Lugna ner dig, _________________.'
Person B is telling Person A not to celebrate too early.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSkratta bäst som skrattar _______.
The proverb emphasizes that the *last* (sist) person to laugh is the one who laughs best.
Johan is losing a game of cards, but he thinks he can still win at the end. What does he say?
This proverb is specifically about winning at the end despite being behind now.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the proverb.
A: 'Jag leder med tio poäng!' B: 'Lugna ner dig, _________________.'
Person B is telling Person A not to celebrate too early.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot necessarily, but it is competitive. Use it with a smile in casual settings.
Yes: 'Han skrattade bäst som skrattade sist.'
Yes, people sometimes just say 'Sist skrattar bäst'.
Expressions liées
Ta ut segern i förskott
contrastTo celebrate victory in advance.
Sälja skinnet innan björnen är skjuten
similarSelling the skin before the bear is shot.
Is i magen
builds onTo have ice in one's stomach (to stay cool).
Vända kappan efter vinden
contrastTo turn one's cloak according to the wind.
