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B1 noun 8 min de lecture

lopp

Exemples lopp en 30 secondes
Explication lopp in your Level:
At the A1 level, you should learn 'lopp' primarily as the word for a 'race'. Think of a running race or a swimming race. It is an 'ett' word, so you say 'ett lopp'. You might hear it when talking about sports or school activities. For example, 'Jag springer ett lopp' (I am running a race). It is a simple, short word that is easy to remember because it sounds a bit like 'leap' or 'loop', though it means race. Just remember that if you have more than one race, it is still 'lopp'. One lopp, two lopp. Easy!
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At the A2 level, you begin to see 'lopp' in compound words and common phrases. You might encounter 'skidlopp' (ski race) or 'cykellopp' (bicycle race). You should also learn the phrase 'under årets lopp', which means 'during the year'. This shows that 'lopp' isn't just about running; it's about things moving forward. You will also start to see the definite form 'loppet' more often. For example, 'Loppet börjar klockan nio' (The race starts at nine). It is important to notice that 'lopp' is used for physical races with a start and a finish line.
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For B1 learners, 'lopp' becomes more abstract. You need to know idiomatic expressions like 'i det långa loppet' (in the long run) and 'loppet är kört' (the race is run/it's over). You should also understand its use in describing the course of time or a river. It is a 'neutrum' (ett) noun. In the plural, it doesn't change: 'många lopp'. You will encounter it in news reports about sports and in discussions about history or processes. It's a key word for describing how situations develop over a period of time, using the construction 'under ... lopp'.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'lopp' in various professional and academic contexts. You will see it in words like 'händelseförlopp' (sequence of events) or 'kretslopp' (cycle/circular flow). You should understand the nuance between 'lopp' and 'tävling'. While 'tävling' is any competition, 'lopp' implies a specific path or duration. You might also encounter technical uses, such as the 'lopp' of a firearm (the barrel). Your usage should reflect an understanding of its metaphorical power to describe the trajectory of a career, a project, or a historical era.
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At the C1 level, you should appreciate the stylistic versatility of 'lopp'. It can be used to create a sense of flow and inevitable progression in formal writing. You will encounter it in literature and high-level journalism to describe the 'course of life' (livets lopp) or the 'course of the world' (världens lopp). You should be able to distinguish between 'lopp' and more specific terms like 'skede' (phase) or 'etapp' (stage). Mastery at this level involves using 'lopp' to describe complex systems, such as the 'ekonomiska kretsloppet' (the economic cycle) with precision and ease.
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For C2 mastery, 'lopp' is a tool for nuanced expression. You understand its deep etymological roots in the verb 'löpa' (to run/flow) and can use it to describe everything from the 'blodomlopp' (blood circulation) to the 'tidens obönhörliga lopp' (the inexorable course of time). You can use it in highly specialized fields, from ballistics to ecology, without hesitation. You also recognize archaic or poetic uses in older Swedish texts, where 'lopp' might describe the path of heavenly bodies or the destiny of a nation. Your command of the word is absolute, covering all its physical, temporal, and metaphorical dimensions.
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Exemples

lopp en 30 secondes

  • Lopp is a neuter noun (ett lopp) meaning 'race' or 'course'.
  • It is used for sports, the passage of time, and physical flow.
  • Common idioms include 'i det långa loppet' (in the long run).
  • The plural form remains 'lopp' in the indefinite form.

The Swedish word lopp is a versatile noun that English speakers primarily translate as 'race' or 'course'. However, its utility extends far beyond the athletic track. At its core, lopp describes a movement from a starting point to an ending point, whether that movement is physical, temporal, or even mechanical. Understanding this word is crucial for B1 learners because it bridges the gap between concrete physical actions and abstract concepts of time and progression.

Athletic Context
In sports, a lopp refers to any organized competition of speed. This includes running (löpning), skiing (skidåkning), or cycling (cykling). For example, the famous Vasaloppet is perhaps the most iconic Swedish 'lopp'.

Hon vann sitt första lopp när hon var bara tio år gammal.

Translation: She won her first race when she was only ten years old.
Temporal Progression
When discussing time, lopp signifies the duration or the passage of a period. Phrases like 'under årets lopp' (during the course of the year) are standard in both formal and informal Swedish.

Mycket kan hända under ett lopp av tio år.

Mechanical and Biological Flow
In technical terms, lopp can refer to the barrel of a gun or the flow of a river. It suggests a channel or a directed movement. In medicine, it might refer to the 'förlopp' (course) of a disease.

Flodens lopp genom landskapet har förändrats genom århundradena.

Furthermore, the word appears in common idioms like 'i det långa loppet' (in the long run), which mirrors the English expression perfectly. This makes it an easy entry point for English speakers to start using more idiomatic Swedish. Whether you are watching the Olympics or discussing a project's timeline, lopp is the essential noun for describing the trajectory of events.

Det här beslutet kommer att gynna oss i det långa loppet.

Han var helt utmattad efter att ha sprungit ett helt lopp i ösregn.

Using lopp correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical gender—it is a 'neutrum' word (an 'ett'-word). This means you say ett lopp (a race), loppet (the race), flera lopp (several races), and loppen (the races). Notice that the plural indefinite form remains 'lopp', which is typical for 'ett'-words ending in a consonant.

Describing Competitions
When using 'lopp' to describe a race, you often combine it with adjectives or other nouns to specify the type of race.

Sverige arrangerar många spännande lopp varje sommar.

Phrases of Time
In temporal contexts, 'lopp' is almost always preceded by the preposition 'under'. This construction translates to 'during the course of'.

Priserna har stigit kraftigt under årets lopp.

Idiomatic Usage
One of the most common idioms for B1 learners is 'loppet är kört'. This literally means 'the race is run' but idiomatically means 'it is too late' or 'all hope is lost'.

Vi missade tåget, så nu är loppet kört för den här kvällen.

In a more formal or academic setting, you will encounter 'händelseförlopp' (sequence of events). Here, 'lopp' acts as a suffix to indicate a process. Understanding this allows you to dissect longer Swedish words and grasp their meaning through their components. Another example is 'kretslopp', which means 'cycle' (like the water cycle or carbon cycle), where the 'lopp' indicates the circular course of the elements.

Naturens lopp är förunderligt och komplext.

Vi följde bäckens lopp djupt in i skogen.

If you live in Sweden, you will hear lopp constantly, especially in the context of Sweden's vibrant 'motion' (exercise) culture. Sweden is a nation of runners and skiers. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Swedes participate in various 'lopp'. You will hear it on the news during sports broadcasts, read it on posters in your local gym, and hear colleagues discussing their weekend 'lopp' at the coffee machine (fika).

Sports News
Commentators will use 'loppet' to refer to the specific race they are watching. 'Vilket fantastiskt lopp!' (What a fantastic race!) is a common exclamation.

Vinnaren av dagens lopp slog det gamla banrekordet.

Daily Conversations about Time
Swedes use 'lopp' to describe how things have changed over time. It sounds very natural and slightly more sophisticated than just saying 'under året'.

Under tidens lopp har vi lärt oss att samarbeta bättre.

Business and Strategy
In meetings, you will hear 'i det långa loppet' when discussing long-term investments or strategies. It signals a shift from immediate results to future stability.

Vi måste tänka på vad som är bäst i det långa loppet.

You might also encounter the word in historical or scientific documentaries. When discussing the 'course of history' (historiens lopp) or the 'course of the stars' (stjärnornas lopp), the word lends a sense of grandeur and inevitability to the movement being described. It is a word that spans from the grit of a 10k run to the cosmic movements of the universe.

Ingen kan ändra på historiens lopp.

Hela familjen tränar inför nästa stora lopp.

Even though lopp seems straightforward, English speakers often stumble on its pluralization and its distinction from similar-sounding words. Because 'lopp' is an 'ett'-word that ends in a consonant, the indefinite plural is identical to the singular. Many learners mistakenly try to add an '-ar' or '-er' ending.

Pluralization Error
Wrong: 'Jag har sprungit tre loppar.' Correct: 'Jag har sprungit tre lopp.'

Vi har planerat flera olika lopp för välgörenhet.

Confusion with 'Löpning'
'Löpning' refers to the activity of running, while 'lopp' refers to the specific event or race. You can't say 'Jag gillar lopp' if you mean you like the hobby of running; you would say 'Jag gillar löpning'.

Löpning är bra för hälsan, men det här loppet var för svårt.

Preposition Confusion
Learners often use 'i' instead of 'under' when talking about time. While 'in the course of' works in English, Swedish strictly uses 'under ... lopp'.

Det hände mycket under kvällens lopp.

Another subtle mistake is using 'lopp' when 'tävling' (competition) would be more appropriate. A 'lopp' always involves a track or a course. A chess match is a 'tävling', but never a 'lopp'. Always ask yourself: Is there a physical or metaphorical path being followed? If not, 'lopp' is likely the wrong choice. Finally, remember the idiom 'loppet är kört'. You cannot say 'loppet är sprungit' to mean the same thing, even though 'sprungit' means 'run'. Idioms are fixed!

Ge inte upp än, loppet är inte kört!

Vi såg flera snabba bilar i dagens lopp.

To truly master lopp, you must see how it fits into the ecosystem of Swedish words describing movement and competition. There are several synonyms and related terms that carry slightly different nuances.

Lopp vs. Tävling
Lopp: Specifically a race with a course (running, swimming).
Tävling: A general competition (quiz, match, tournament).

Det var en jämn tävling, men det sista loppet avgjorde allt.

Lopp vs. Förlopp
Lopp: Can be a physical race or the passage of time.
Förlopp: Specifically refers to a process, sequence, or development of events (e.g., 'sjukdomsförlopp').

Händelseförloppet var mycket dramatiskt.

Lopp vs. Bana
Lopp: The event/race itself.
Bana: The physical track or lane where the race takes place.

Löparna stod klara på sin bana inför nästa lopp.

Other alternatives include 'race' (borrowed from English, common in motorsports) and 'sträcka' (a distance or stretch). While 'lopp' is the most general and useful term for B1 learners, knowing these distinctions will help you choose the most precise word for your situation. For example, if you are talking about the 'flow' of a conversation, you might use 'samtalets gång' instead of 'lopp', as 'gång' is more common for the natural progress of human interaction.

Vattnets lopp genom rören måste kontrolleras.

Alla bilar i loppet var vackert restaurerade klassiker.

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Exemples par niveau

1

Jag ska springa ett lopp i morgon.

I will run a race tomorrow.

Indefinite singular: ett lopp.

2

Vem vann detta lopp?

Who won this race?

Demonstrative 'detta' with 'lopp'.

3

Det är ett kort lopp.

It is a short race.

Adjective 'kort' matches the neuter noun.

4

Här är starten för vårt lopp.

Here is the start for our race.

Possessive 'vårt' for ett-words.

5

Vi ser på ett lopp på TV.

We are watching a race on TV.

Preposition 'på' used for watching media.

6

Ett lopp kan vara roligt.

A race can be fun.

Adjective 'roligt' in neuter form.

7

Hon tränar för sitt lopp.

She is training for her race.

Reflexive possessive 'sitt'.

8

Många barn springer lopp.

Many children run races.

Plural indefinite: lopp (no change).

1

Loppet börjar om tio minuter.

The race starts in ten minutes.

Definite singular: loppet.

2

Det var ett långt lopp i skogen.

It was a long race in the forest.

Adjective 'långt' with ett-word.

3

Under årets lopp har jag lärt mig mycket.

During the course of the year, I have learned a lot.

Idiomatic temporal use.

4

De sprang tre lopp förra veckan.

They ran three races last week.

Plural indefinite remains 'lopp'.

5

Är loppet öppet för alla?

Is the race open to everyone?

Question structure with definite noun.

6

Mitt favoritlopp är i Stockholm.

My favorite race is in Stockholm.

Possessive 'mitt' + 'favoritlopp'.

7

Vi väntar på att loppet ska ta slut.

We are waiting for the race to end.

Infinitive construction 'att ... ta slut'.

8

Det här loppet är mycket svårare än det förra.

This race is much harder than the previous one.

Comparative 'svårare' and 'det här'.

1

I det långa loppet är det bättre att spara pengar.

In the long run, it is better to save money.

Fixed idiom: i det långa loppet.

2

Loppet är kört, vi hinner inte till mötet.

The race is run, we won't make it to the meeting.

Idiom meaning 'it's too late'.

3

Flodens lopp har ändrats genom åren.

The river's course has changed through the years.

Genitive 'Flodens' + 'lopp'.

4

Under dagens lopp hann vi med mycket arbete.

During the course of the day, we managed a lot of work.

Temporal use: under ... lopp.

5

Han deltog i ett lopp för välgörenhet.

He participated in a race for charity.

Preposition 'i' with 'deltog'.

6

Hela loppet sändes direkt i radio.

The entire race was broadcast live on the radio.

Passive voice 'sändes'.

7

Det var ett spännande lopp ända till slutet.

It was an exciting race right until the end.

Adjective 'spännande' is the same for all genders.

8

Vi måste analysera händelsernas lopp.

We must analyze the course of events.

Plural genitive 'händelsernas'.

1

Naturens kretslopp är fundamentalt för livet på jorden.

Nature's cycle is fundamental to life on Earth.

Compound: kretslopp (circle-course).

2

Vi måste följa ärendets lopp genom byråkratin.

We must follow the case's course through the bureaucracy.

Abstract use of 'lopp' for a process.

3

Det var ett taktiskt lopp där ingen ville dra i början.

It was a tactical race where no one wanted to lead at the start.

Adjective 'taktiskt' in neuter form.

4

Under historiens lopp har många riken fallit.

During the course of history, many empires have fallen.

Formal temporal expression.

5

Gevärets lopp måste rengöras regelbundet.

The gun's barrel must be cleaned regularly.

Technical sense: barrel.

6

Han har gjort en fantastisk resa under sitt livs lopp.

He has made a fantastic journey during the course of his life.

Poetic/Metaphorical use.

7

Prisutvecklingen under årets lopp har varit oroväckande.

The price development during the course of the year has been worrying.

Formal business Swedish.

8

Stafettloppet avgjordes på den sista sträckan.

The relay race was decided on the last leg.

Compound: stafettlopp.

1

Man kan skönja en röd tråd genom händelseförloppet.

One can discern a common thread through the sequence of events.

Compound: händelseförlopp.

2

Stjärnornas lopp över himlavalvet har studerats i årtusenden.

The course of the stars across the firmament has been studied for millennia.

Astronomical context.

3

I tidens lopp bleknar alla minnen.

In the course of time, all memories fade.

Literary/Philosophical use.

4

Beslutet fattades under sammanträdets lopp.

The decision was made during the course of the meeting.

Formal administrative use.

5

Blodomloppet transporterar syre till kroppens celler.

The blood circulation transports oxygen to the body's cells.

Medical compound: blodomlopp.

6

Vi observerade vattnets lopp genom den karga terrängen.

We observed the water's course through the barren terrain.

Geographical description.

7

Detta lopp kräver inte bara snabbhet utan även uthållighet.

This race requires not only speed but also endurance.

Advanced conjunction 'inte bara ... utan även'.

8

Under utredningens lopp framkom nya bevis.

During the course of the investigation, new evidence emerged.

Legal/Journalistic context.

1

Världens lopp styrs av krafter vi knappt anar.

The course of the world is governed by forces we barely perceive.

Metaphysical/Grand scale use.

2

Hela projektets framgång hängde på det sista loppets utgång.

The entire project's success depended on the outcome of the final race.

Complex genitive structure.

3

I det obönhörliga loppet mot undergången fann de hopp.

In the inexorable race toward destruction, they found hope.

High literary style.

4

Sjukdomsförloppet var ovanligt snabbt och aggressivt.

The course of the disease was unusually fast and aggressive.

Clinical terminology: sjukdomsförlopp.

5

Penningflödets lopp genom de globala marknaderna är svåröverskådligt.

The flow of money through global markets is difficult to oversee.

Economic complexity.

6

Han analyserade diktens rytmiska lopp med stor noggrannhet.

He analyzed the poem's rhythmic flow with great precision.

Aesthetic/Literary analysis.

7

Livets lopp är sällan en rak linje.

The course of life is rarely a straight line.

Philosophical metaphor.

8

Under århundradenas lopp har språket genomgått radikala förändringar.

Over the course of centuries, the language has undergone radical changes.

Linguistic/Historical context.

Collocations courantes

springa ett lopp
vinna ett lopp
under årets lopp
i det långa loppet
tidens lopp
flodens lopp
loppet är kört
delta i ett lopp
ett spännande lopp
livets lopp

Phrases Courantes

Under dagens lopp

— During the course of the day.

Jag ringer dig under dagens lopp.

Ett lopp på 10 km

— A 10 km race.

Det är ett lopp på 10 km i parken.

I tidens lopp

— Over time / In the course of time.

I tidens lopp blir allt bättre.

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