Signification
A family with many members.
Contexte culturel
The 'Bonusfamilj' (blended family) is a very common type of 'stor familj' in Sweden. It is so culturally significant that there is a hit Netflix series named after it. Swedish 'Barnbidrag' (child allowance) is paid for every child, and there is a 'flerbarnstillägg' (large family supplement) for families with many children, making 'stor familj' a state-supported concept. The 'Lattepappa' culture often involves fathers from large families being very active in public spaces with strollers. IKEA marketing often uses the 'stor familj' concept to sell large dining tables and modular storage solutions.
The 'En' Rule
Always remember that 'familj' is an 'en' word. This dictates how you use 'stor'.
Avoid 'Lång'
Never use 'lång' to describe the size of a group of people.
Signification
A family with many members.
The 'En' Rule
Always remember that 'familj' is an 'en' word. This dictates how you use 'stor'.
Avoid 'Lång'
Never use 'lång' to describe the size of a group of people.
Bonusfamilj
If you are talking about a blended family, using 'bonusfamilj' makes you sound very native and positive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'stor'.
De är en ____ familj.
Since 'familj' is an 'en-word' and singular, we use 'stor'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'The big family'?
In the definite form, 'familj' takes 'den' and the adjective takes the '-a' ending.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic family-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du många syskon? B: Ja, jag har fem bröder. Jag kommer från en ____.
Five brothers clearly indicates a large family.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Family Types in Sweden
Stor Familj
- • Många barn
- • Kaos
- • Roligt
Kärnfamilj
- • Två barn
- • Standard
- • Vanligt
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDe är en ____ familj.
Since 'familj' is an 'en-word' and singular, we use 'stor'.
How do you say 'The big family'?
In the definite form, 'familj' takes 'den' and the adjective takes the '-a' ending.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic family-related collocations.
A: Har du många syskon? B: Ja, jag har fem bröder. Jag kommer från en ____.
Five brothers clearly indicates a large family.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsUsually, three or more children is considered a 'stor familj' in modern Sweden.
Yes! 'Jättestor' means 'huge' and is very common in informal speech.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to describe a family.
Expressions liées
Släkt
similarRelatives/Extended family
Kärnfamilj
contrastNuclear family
Bonusfamilj
specialized formBlended family
Barnrik
synonymHaving many children
