Signification
to be physically very strong
Contexte culturel
The bear is often called 'skogens konung' (king of the forest), although this title is sometimes shared with the moose (älg). The bear's strength is legendary in folklore. For the Sami people, the bear was a sacred animal. Bear hunts were followed by complex rituals to honor the bear's spirit and strength. Bamse, the world's strongest bear, is a cultural icon. His strength comes from 'dunderhonung', but he only uses it for good. In Swedish sports journalism, 'björnstark' is a common adjective to describe a dominant physical performance, especially in the NHL or Swedish Hockey League.
Use 'björnstark' for impact
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in a sports context, use the compound adjective 'björnstark' instead of the full simile.
Don't use for mental strength
Remember, this is 100% physical. If someone is brave, use 'modig som ett lejon' (brave as a lion) instead.
Signification
to be physically very strong
Use 'björnstark' for impact
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in a sports context, use the compound adjective 'björnstark' instead of the full simile.
Don't use for mental strength
Remember, this is 100% physical. If someone is brave, use 'modig som ett lejon' (brave as a lion) instead.
The Bamse Connection
Mentioning Bamse when using this phrase with Swedes will always get a smile and show you understand the culture.
Teste-toi
Fyll i det saknade ordet i meningen.
Min bror lyfter 100 kg, han är stark som en _______.
Det korrekta uttrycket är 'stark som en björn'.
Vilket påstående stämmer bäst?
När använder man uttrycket 'stark som en björn'?
Uttrycket beskriver fysisk kraft.
Slutför dialogen.
A: Kan du hjälpa mig att flytta den här tunga garderoben? B: Självklart! Jag känner mig _______ idag.
Eftersom de ska flytta en tung garderob passar 'stark som en björn' bäst.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMin bror lyfter 100 kg, han är stark som en _______.
Det korrekta uttrycket är 'stark som en björn'.
När använder man uttrycket 'stark som en björn'?
Uttrycket beskriver fysisk kraft.
A: Kan du hjälpa mig att flytta den här tunga garderoben? B: Självklart! Jag känner mig _______ idag.
Eftersom de ska flytta en tung garderob passar 'stark som en björn' bäst.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, absolutely! You just say 'Hon är stark som en björn.' It is not gender-specific.
Both are fine. 'Björn' sounds a bit more 'wild' and 'oxe' sounds a bit more 'hard-working'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a newspaper article.
It's just a shorter way to say 'stark som en björn'. It means 'bear-strong'.
No, that is not a standard idiom in Swedish, even though moose are strong.
Expressions liées
stark som en oxe
synonymStrong as an ox.
björnstark
builds onBear-strong (adjective).
en björntjänst
contrastA bear's favor (a favor that backfires).
urstark
similarExtremely strong.
