When you're just starting out in Swedish, understanding common words like "kontroll" is super useful.
Think of "kontroll" as having a grip on something, being able to manage it, or even check on it. It's often used when talking about managing tasks or keeping an eye on things.
For example, if you say "Jag har kontroll över situationen," you mean "I have control over the situation."
It’s a word you'll hear a lot, so getting familiar with it early will really help you understand everyday Swedish conversations better.
§ What 'kontroll' means
The Swedish word kontroll (noun) is a good one to learn. It's often translated as 'control' in English, and it means 'the power to influence or direct behavior.' Think of it as having authority or being able to manage a situation or a person. It's about being in charge or having a grip on something.
- Definition
- the power to influence or direct behavior
Han förlorade kontrollen över bilen. (He lost control of the car.)
Regeringen har kontroll över ekonomin. (The government has control over the economy.)
§ 'Kontroll' vs. similar words
When you're learning Swedish, it's useful to know when to use one word over another. While 'kontroll' is straightforward, there are other words that might seem similar but are used in different situations. Let's look at some.
- Styrning: This also means 'control,' but it often refers to the act of guiding or steering something, especially in a technical or organizational sense. Think of 'styrning' as more about the mechanism or process of control.
Systemets styrning är automatisk. (The system's control/steering is automatic.)
You wouldn't typically say 'förlorade styrningen över bilen' unless you're talking about the steering mechanism itself. 'Kontroll' is about the overall power and ability to manage.
- Övervakning: This means 'supervision' or 'monitoring.' It's about watching something closely to ensure it's functioning correctly or to detect problems. While supervision implies a form of control, 'övervakning' focuses on the act of observing, not necessarily the power to direct.
Kamerorna används för övervakning av området. (The cameras are used for surveillance/monitoring of the area.)
You would use 'övervakning' when you're talking about keeping an eye on something, not when you're discussing the ability to direct its actions. For example, a security guard performs 'övervakning', but the person in charge of the security company has 'kontroll' over the operations.
- Reglering: This translates to 'regulation' or 'governance.' It refers to the rules or laws that control something, especially an industry or a system. 'Reglering' is about the formal framework of control, not the direct power itself.
Nya regleringar infördes för banksektorn. (New regulations were introduced for the banking sector.)
While 'reglering' creates a form of control, it's the *rules* that are controlling, not a direct human agent with power. 'Kontroll' is more personal and direct, referring to an individual's or entity's power.
In summary, while these words are related to the idea of 'control,' 'kontroll' is the most direct and general term for having the power to influence or direct. Use it when you mean someone or something has authority, mastery, or the ability to manage a situation or entity.
Exemples par niveau
Han förlorade all kontroll över situationen.
He lost all control over the situation.
Kontroll is used with 'över' (over) when referring to control over something.
Har du kontroll på barnen?
Do you have control of the children?
Here, 'kontroll på' is used, which is a common phrasing for having a handle on people or a situation.
Föraren tappade kontrollen över bilen på den isiga vägen.
The driver lost control of the car on the icy road.
'Tappa kontrollen' means to lose control.
Regeringen vill ha mer kontroll över medierna.
The government wants more control over the media.
Another example of 'kontroll över'.
Det är viktigt att ha god självkontroll.
It is important to have good self-control.
Självkontroll is a compound word meaning self-control.
Hon kände att hon hade kontroll över sitt eget liv igen.
She felt that she had control over her own life again.
Again, 'kontroll över' is used.
Polisen upprättade en kontroll vid gränsen.
The police set up a checkpoint at the border.
In this context, 'kontroll' can mean a checkpoint or inspection, not just influence.
Efter olyckan utfördes en noggrann kontroll av tåget.
After the accident, a thorough inspection of the train was carried out.
Here, 'kontroll' refers to an inspection or check-up.
Han förlorade all kontroll över situationen.
He lost all control over the situation.
Regeringen har försökt att återfå kontrollen över ekonomin.
The government has tried to regain control over the economy.
Hon hade full kontroll över sina känslor.
She had full control over her emotions.
Företaget utövar strikt kontroll över produktionsprocessen.
The company exercises strict control over the production process.
Det är viktigt att ha kontroll över utgifterna.
It is important to have control over expenses.
De har tappat kontrollen över gränsen.
They have lost control of the border.
Efter olyckan tog hon kontroll över bilens ratt.
After the accident, she took control of the car's steering wheel.
Att arbeta hemifrån ger mig mer kontroll över min tid.
Working from home gives me more control over my time.
Teste-toi 24 questions
Jag har ingen ___ över situationen. (I have no ___ over the situation.)
'Kontroll' means 'control', which fits the context of having influence over a situation. The other options do not make sense in this sentence.
Han försökte ta ___ över mötet. (He tried to take ___ over the meeting.)
To 'ta kontroll över' means to 'take control over'. The other options do not form a meaningful phrase in this context.
Det är viktigt att ha god ___ över sina utgifter. (It is important to have good ___ over your expenses.)
Having 'good kontroll över' something means having good management or oversight. This fits the context of managing expenses.
De förlorade ___ över bollen. (They lost ___ of the ball.)
To 'förlora kontroll över' means to 'lose control over'. This phrase is commonly used for physical objects like a ball.
Föraren tappade ___ över bilen på isen. (The driver lost ___ of the car on the ice.)
To 'tappa kontroll över' means to 'lose control over'. This is a common phrase when referring to vehicles in difficult conditions.
Regeringen måste återfå ___ över ekonomin. (The government must regain ___ over the economy.)
To 'återfå kontroll över' means to 'regain control over'. This fits the context of a government managing the economy.
Is the situation under your influence?
They lost influence over the car's direction.
It's important to have good influence/direction over finances.
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Jag har ingen kontroll.
Focus: kontroll
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Kan du ta kontrollen?
Focus: ta kontrollen
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Hon vill ha kontroll.
Focus: vill ha kontroll
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This sentence means 'She has control over the situation.' The subject 'Hon' comes first, followed by the verb 'har', then the noun 'kontroll', and finally the prepositional phrase 'över situationen'.
This sentence means 'We need more control over expenses.' 'Vi' (we) is the subject, 'behöver' (need) is the verb, 'mer' (more) modifies 'kontroll' (control), and 'över utgifter' (over expenses) is the prepositional phrase.
This sentence means 'He lost control of the car.' 'Han' (he) is the subject, 'tappade' (lost) is the verb, 'kontrollen' (the control) is the direct object, and 'över bilen' (of the car) is the prepositional phrase.
The correct order forms a grammatically sound sentence meaning 'The government lost all control over the situation.'
This arrangement creates a coherent sentence translating to 'He exercised strict control over his employees.'
The words are arranged to form the sentence 'It is important to maintain control under stressful conditions.'
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