意味
Encouragement to proceed gradually.
文化的背景
The phrase aligns with the Swedish value of 'skynda långsamt' (make haste slowly). It suggests that quality and mental health are more important than speed. In Swedish 'fika' culture, taking breaks is essential. 'En bit i taget' often implies that you work steadily but also stop to rest and reflect. Swedish pedagogy emphasizes 'scaffolding'. Teachers use this phrase to remind students that complex subjects are just collections of simple pieces. In traditional Swedish wood or textile work, precision is key. Rushing leads to mistakes, so 'en bit i taget' is a mantra for craftsmen.
Use it for encouragement
If a Swedish friend is stressed, saying 'Ta det en bit i taget' makes you sound very empathetic and culturally integrated.
Don't forget the 't'
Saying 'en bit i tage' (without the 't') is a common mistake. The definite 't' is essential for the rhythm of the phrase.
意味
Encouragement to proceed gradually.
Use it for encouragement
If a Swedish friend is stressed, saying 'Ta det en bit i taget' makes you sound very empathetic and culturally integrated.
Don't forget the 't'
Saying 'en bit i tage' (without the 't') is a common mistake. The definite 't' is essential for the rhythm of the phrase.
The 'Lagom' connection
This phrase is the practical application of 'Lagom'. It's about finding the right pace—not too fast, not too slow.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing words to complete the Swedish idiom.
Om du är stressad, försök att göra arbetet en ___ i ___.
The standard idiom is 'en bit i taget'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly to give advice?
Din vän ska lära sig spela gitarr men tycker det är svårt. Vad säger du?
This is the most encouraging and natural way to tell someone to be patient with their progress.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are direct translations of common Swedish temporal/methodical expressions.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Hur ska vi hinna städa hela huset innan gästerna kommer? B: Lugn, vi hjälps åt och tar det ____.
'En bit i taget' fits the context of managing a large task calmly.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Synonyms by Formality
Informal
- • Lite i sänder
- • Pö om pö
Neutral
- • En bit i taget
- • Ett steg i taget
Formal
- • Successivt
- • Gradvis
練習問題バンク
4 問題Om du är stressad, försök att göra arbetet en ___ i ___.
The standard idiom is 'en bit i taget'.
Din vän ska lära sig spela gitarr men tycker det är svårt. Vad säger du?
This is the most encouraging and natural way to tell someone to be patient with their progress.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are direct translations of common Swedish temporal/methodical expressions.
A: Hur ska vi hinna städa hela huset innan gästerna kommer? B: Lugn, vi hjälps åt och tar det ____.
'En bit i taget' fits the context of managing a large task calmly.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
10 問You can, and people will understand you, but 'en bit i taget' is much more common and idiomatic.
It's neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your kids.
'Bit' refers to pieces of a task, while 'steg' refers to steps in a process. They are often interchangeable.
No, 'tåget' means 'the train'. 'Taget' is the definite form of 'tag' (a take/grip). They sound similar but are different words.
Yes! 'Ät en bit i taget' is a common thing to say to children so they don't choke.
No, the phrase is fixed as 'en bit' (singular). You wouldn't say 'två bitar i taget' unless you literally mean taking two physical pieces at once.
You can say 'bit för bit', which is very similar but emphasizes the sequence even more.
Yes, many Swedish pop songs use it to talk about healing or moving on from a breakup.
Yes, it's a great way to describe a methodical work style.
Using the wrong preposition, like 'en bit på taget'. Always use 'i'.
関連フレーズ
ett steg i taget
similarOne step at a time
lite i sänder
synonymA little at a time
pö om pö
similarBit by bit / Gradually
successivt
specialized formSuccessively
många bäckar små
builds onMany small brooks (make a river)
