§ What 'kast' means
The Swedish word "kast" (pronounced like "kahst") is a noun. It's an A2 level word, so it's quite common. It means an act of throwing. Think of it as a single instance of something being thrown. It can be used for physical objects, but also more abstractly.
- Definition
- An act of throwing.
§ 'Kast' in sports and games
You will hear "kast" a lot in sports contexts. Any sport that involves throwing something will likely use this word. This includes everything from javelin to a simple ball game.
- Farthest throw: In track and field, when talking about the best throw in an event.
- A bad throw: If someone misses their target in a game, you might hear this.
- A practice throw: Before a competition, athletes often do practice throws.
Hon gjorde ett fantastiskt kast i sista omgången. (She made a fantastic throw in the last round.)
Det var ett dåligt kast som missade korgen. (It was a bad throw that missed the basket.)
§ 'Kast' in everyday situations
Beyond sports, "kast" can describe any action where something is thrown. This can be at home, with friends, or even in a work-related context if physical objects are being moved by throwing.
- Throwing a ball for a dog: A common daily activity.
- A quick throw of something: Like throwing a piece of paper in the bin.
- A dice roll: Often referred to as a "kast" with dice.
Ge hunden ett kast med bollen. (Give the dog a throw with the ball.)
Med ett snabbt kast landade nycklarna på bordet. (With a quick throw, the keys landed on the table.)
Ett kast med tärningen avgjorde spelet. (A throw of the dice decided the game.)
§ 'Kast' in news and media
In news reports, especially those covering sports or incidents involving objects being thrown, you will encounter "kast". It's a precise word for a specific action.
- Protests: If objects are thrown during a protest.
- Sporting events: As mentioned, this is a very common place to hear it.
- Accidental throws: Reports of things accidentally falling or being thrown.
Polisen utreder ett kast av stenar mot byggnaden. (The police are investigating a throw of stones at the building.)
Hon säkrade guldmedaljen med sitt sista kast. (She secured the gold medal with her last throw.)
Le savais-tu ?
The word 'kast' is related to the English word 'cast' and has a similar meaning across Germanic languages. It's a very common and versatile word in Swedish.
Grammaire à connaître
Nouns in Swedish have grammatical gender (common or neuter). 'Kast' is a neuter noun, so it takes the indefinite article 'ett' and the definite suffix '-et' in singular. Example: 'ett kast' (a throw), 'kastet' (the throw).
Ett kast med bollen. (A throw with the ball.)
Plural forms of neuter nouns ending in a consonant often remain unchanged in the indefinite plural. The definite plural usually takes '-en'. Example: 'flera kast' (several throws), 'kasten' (the throws).
Han gjorde flera kast. (He made several throws.)
When referring to the act of throwing in a general sense, 'kast' can be used. For specific instances, you might use verbs like 'kasta' (to throw).
Det var ett bra kast. (That was a good throw.)
The word 'kast' can also be part of compound nouns. Example: 'stenkast' (stone's throw).
Hon bor bara ett stenkast härifrån. (She lives only a stone's throw from here.)
Prepositions often follow 'kast' to indicate direction or recipient. Example: 'ett kast till honom' (a throw to him).
Ett kast mot korgen. (A throw towards the basket.)
Exemples par niveau
Ett snabbt kast med bollen.
A quick throw with the ball.
Hon gjorde ett kast mot korgen.
She made a throw towards the basket.
Hundens kastpinne flög långt.
The dog's throwing stick flew far.
Han missade kastet.
He missed the throw.
Vem har nästa kast?
Who has the next throw?
Ett snyggt kast!
A nice throw!
Barnen övade på kast med små bollar.
The children practiced throws with small balls.
Fiskaren gjorde ett långt kast med sitt spö.
The fisherman made a long cast with his rod.
Han gjorde ett snyggt kast som ledde till poäng.
He made a nice throw that led to points.
Here 'kast' refers to a sports throw, often a precise one.
Efter några dåliga kast började hon träffa målet bättre.
After a few bad throws, she started hitting the target better.
Plural form 'kast' is the same as singular.
Ett välriktat kast med en sten fick hunden att hoppa i vattnet.
A well-aimed throw with a stone made the dog jump into the water.
'välriktat kast' means a well-aimed throw.
Hon beklagade sitt ogenomtänkta kast av kommentarer under mötet.
She regretted her thoughtless throw of comments during the meeting.
Figurative use of 'kast' for a burst or string of comments.
Vindens kraftiga kast gjorde det svårt att hålla balansen.
The wind's strong throw (gust) made it difficult to keep balance.
Here 'kast' refers to a gust of wind, a sudden forceful movement.
Ett ödesdigert kast med tärningarna avgjorde spelet.
A fateful throw of the dice decided the game.
'kast med tärningarna' refers to rolling dice.
Han tog ett snabbt kast med bollen och sprang mot målet.
He took a quick throw with the ball and ran towards the goal.
Colloquial use of 'ta ett kast' meaning to quickly throw something.
Det sista kastet i diskus avgjorde tävlingen.
The last throw in discus decided the competition.
Specific use in sports like discus throwing.
Astuces
Focus on the basics
Start with the most common nouns and verbs related to throwing. For example, kasta (to throw) is a good verb to know alongside kast.
Contextual learning is key
Don't just memorize kast in isolation. Think of phrases where it might appear, like ett kast med tärningarna (a throw of the dice).
Use flashcards with images
Visual aids help. Pair the word kast with an image of someone throwing something. This strengthens memory associations.
Practice pronunciation
Listen to native speakers pronounce kast. The 'a' is a short sound, similar to the 'a' in cat in English. The 's' is a soft 's' sound, and the 't' is a hard 't' sound.
Create your own sentences
Try to form simple sentences using kast. For instance, Jag gjorde ett kast (I made a throw). This helps solidify your understanding.
Look for related words
Knowing words like kasta (to throw), kastare (thrower), and kastning (throwing, as an action) can help you understand the nuances of kast.
Pay attention to context
The meaning of kast can subtly change depending on the context. For example, ett lyckat kast means a successful throw.
Review regularly
Spaced repetition is effective. Revisit kast and its related phrases every few days to ensure it sticks in your long-term memory.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes
Learning a new language involves making errors. Don't let a few mistakes with kast discourage you. Keep practicing!
Use online resources
Websites like Lexin and WordReference can provide additional examples and usage of kast in different contexts.
Origine du mot
Old Norse
Sens originel : A throw, a cast
North GermanicContexte culturel
<p>In Swedish culture, 'kast' is often used in sports, like 'ett kast med pilbåge' (an archery shot) or 'ett kast med spjut' (a javelin throw). It can also refer to a 'cast' in fishing. It's a straightforward term, so no deep cultural nuances are typically associated with it beyond its direct meaning.</p>
Teste-toi 24 questions
Listen for how the word 'kast' is used to describe the action with the ball.
Pay attention to the context of 'kast' in a competitive setting.
Consider 'kast' in the context of fishing.
Read this aloud:
Det perfekta kastet avgjorde matchen.
Focus: kastet
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Han gjorde ett snyggt kast över huvudet.
Focus: snyggt kast
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Med ett enda kast fångade hon många fiskar.
Focus: enda kast
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Efter det oväntade utbrottet av protester, var det tydligt att den politiska ledningen hade missbedömt stämningen och att ett snabbt ___ från regeringen var nödvändigt för att lugna situationen.
I detta sammanhang syftar 'kast' på ett plötsligt, oväntat agerande, men 'ingripande' (intervention) passar bättre för att beskriva en åtgärd från regeringen för att hantera en kris. 'Kast' kan i vissa idiomatiska uttryck syfta på handlingar, men inte på detta formella sätt.
Trots att företaget hade genomgått flera omstruktureringar, ledde den senaste krisen till ett slutgiltigt ___ i styrelsen, vilket resulterade i att flera höga chefer tvingades lämna sina positioner.
Här används 'kast' i betydelsen av en plötslig och avgörande vändning eller förändring, ofta med negativa konsekvenser, som att "kasta om" eller "kasta ut". Detta passar bra när man beskriver en dramatisk förändring i styrelsen.
Den unga konstnären var känd för sina djärva experiment med material och teknik, och varje nytt verk var ett ___ i sig, ofta med oväntade resultat som utmanade publikens förväntningar.
I detta fall betyder 'kast' en djärv, ibland riskabel, satsning eller ett experiment. Det indikerar en handling med osäkert utfall, vilket är passande för en experimentell konstnär.
Efter många års forskning var det sista ___ i pusslet att identifiera den specifika genen som orsakade sjukdomen, vilket öppnade upp för nya behandlingsmöjligheter.
'Kast' i detta sammanhang syftar på den avgörande delen eller den sista biten som får allting att falla på plats, som i uttrycket 'sista kastet'.
Den politiska debatten tog ett oväntat ___ när en av kandidaterna plötsligt avslöjade nya uppgifter om sin motståndare, vilket helt förändrade dynamiken i diskussionen.
Här syftar 'kast' på en plötslig och dramatisk förändring eller vändning i en situation, liknande 'en vändning'. Det betonar det oväntade och slagkraftiga i händelsen.
Trots att den nya policyn hade mötts med initial skepsis, visade det sig att det var ett briljant ___ av ledningen att införa den, då den ledde till betydande effektivitetsförbättringar.
I detta sammanhang betyder 'kast' en smart eller strategisk manöver, ett genidrag. Det är en handling som visar sig vara mycket framgångsrik trots initiala tvivel.
The sentence is about trying again after a failed throw.
The sentence describes a fisherman making a throw.
The sentence refers to a throw of dice deciding an outcome.
Read this aloud:
Det perfekta kastet säkrade vinsten för laget.
Focus: kastet
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Trots det kraftiga kastet nådde stenen inte hela vägen över bäcken.
Focus: kraftiga
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Read this aloud:
Han övade på sitt enhands-kast i timmar för att förbättra sin teknik.
Focus: enhands-kast
Tu as dit :
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The correct order to form the sentence 'A final throw decided the match.'
This translates to 'Every cast of the fisherman came up empty.'
The sentence means 'A throw is sometimes carefully planned.'
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Perfect score!
Focus on the basics
Start with the most common nouns and verbs related to throwing. For example, kasta (to throw) is a good verb to know alongside kast.
Contextual learning is key
Don't just memorize kast in isolation. Think of phrases where it might appear, like ett kast med tärningarna (a throw of the dice).
Use flashcards with images
Visual aids help. Pair the word kast with an image of someone throwing something. This strengthens memory associations.
Practice pronunciation
Listen to native speakers pronounce kast. The 'a' is a short sound, similar to the 'a' in cat in English. The 's' is a soft 's' sound, and the 't' is a hard 't' sound.
