मतलब
Asking what someone is currently occupied with.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Swedes often use this phrase during 'fika' to ask about hobbies or small projects, reflecting a culture that values craftsmanship and DIY. Due to the flat hierarchy, a manager might use this phrase to show interest, not to micromanage. It's seen as 'checking in'. In cities like Stockholm, the phrase is often shortened in fast speech to 'Vahållrupåme?'. Using this phrase to a stranger who is doing something slightly annoying (like talking loudly on a train) is a classic 'passive-aggressive' Swedish move.
The 'På' Secret
Always stress the word 'på'. If you stress 'håller', you sound like you're talking about physical grip.
Watch the Tone
A falling intonation at the end can make this sound like a stern interrogation. Keep it light for friends!
मतलब
Asking what someone is currently occupied with.
The 'På' Secret
Always stress the word 'på'. If you stress 'håller', you sound like you're talking about physical grip.
Watch the Tone
A falling intonation at the end can make this sound like a stern interrogation. Keep it light for friends!
Social Glue
This is the perfect 'small talk' phrase in Sweden. Use it often to show you are interested in others.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Vad ______ du på ______?
The full phrasal verb is 'hålla på med'.
Match the tone to the situation.
You see your friend painting a beautiful picture. How do you say 'What are you doing?'
In a friendly context, use a neutral or rising intonation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hej! Vad håller du på med? B: Hej! Jag ______ på med min nya bok.
The response to 'Vad håller du på med?' usually starts with 'Jag håller på med...'
🎉 स्कोर: /3
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अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासVad ______ du på ______?
The full phrasal verb is 'hålla på med'.
You see your friend painting a beautiful picture. How do you say 'What are you doing?'
In a friendly context, use a neutral or rising intonation.
A: Hej! Vad håller du på med? B: Hej! Jag ______ på med min nya bok.
The response to 'Vad håller du på med?' usually starts with 'Jag håller på med...'
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालNo, it's generally neutral. Only the tone of voice makes it rude.
Yes, it's very common among colleagues.
'Vad gör du?' is 'What are you doing?'. 'Vad håller du på med?' is 'What are you busy with right now?'.
Yes, if you are asking about an object or activity, 'med' is required.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Vad gör du?
similarWhat are you doing?
Vad sysslar du med?
synonymWhat are you occupied with?
Hålla på att
builds onTo be about to / To be in the middle of (verb)
Vad händer?
similarWhat's happening?
