A2 Collocation ニュートラル

hålla balansen

keep balance

意味

To not fall over.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'Lagom' is central. Keeping balance isn't just physical; it's a social duty to not be 'too much' or 'too little'. Similar to Sweden, the icy climate makes 'hålla balansen' a literal survival skill. There is a high cultural value on 'Sisu' (grit), which includes staying on your feet. The phrase 'Work-Life Balance' is translated directly as 'balans mellan jobb och fritid'. In Sweden, this is often legally protected through flexible working hours. In the growing Swedish mindfulness scene, 'hålla balansen' is used to describe mental equilibrium and emotional regulation.

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Think 'Hold'

Remember that you are 'holding' the balance like a physical object. This helps you remember the verb 'hålla'.

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Definite Article

Always use 'balansen' (the balance), not just 'balans'. Using the indefinite form sounds unnatural in this collocation.

意味

To not fall over.

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Think 'Hold'

Remember that you are 'holding' the balance like a physical object. This helps you remember the verb 'hålla'.

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Definite Article

Always use 'balansen' (the balance), not just 'balans'. Using the indefinite form sounds unnatural in this collocation.

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Metaphorical Power

Use this phrase in job interviews when asked about stress management. It shows high-level linguistic and cultural awareness.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.

Igår ______ jag balansen på isen hela vägen hem.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: höll

'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense (preteritum), which is 'höll'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct way to say 'I am keeping my balance'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jag håller balansen.

Swedish requires the definite form 'balansen' and does not use a reflexive pronoun or the verb 'ta'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'Det är en svår balansgång'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When a politician is trying to please two different groups.

'Balansgång' is a common metaphor for a difficult situation where you must satisfy conflicting interests.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Oj, det är jättehalt ute! B: Ja, var försiktig så att du ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: håller balansen

In a slippery situation, the goal is to *keep* (hålla) your balance.

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4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'. Fill Blank A2

Igår ______ jag balansen på isen hela vägen hem.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: höll

'Igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense (preteritum), which is 'höll'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct way to say 'I am keeping my balance'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jag håller balansen.

Swedish requires the definite form 'balansen' and does not use a reflexive pronoun or the verb 'ta'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'Det är en svår balansgång'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When a politician is trying to please two different groups.

'Balansgång' is a common metaphor for a difficult situation where you must satisfy conflicting interests.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Oj, det är jättehalt ute! B: Ja, var försiktig så att du ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: håller balansen

In a slippery situation, the goal is to *keep* (hålla) your balance.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

Yes, 'behålla' (keep/retain) is possible and slightly more formal, but 'hålla' is much more common in daily speech.

No, for bank accounts, use 'saldo'. Using 'balansen' is an 'Anglicism' (a mistake based on English).

Use the verb 'tappa' (to drop/lose). 'Jag tappade balansen.'

Absolutely. It's essential for skiing, skating, gymnastics, and football commentary.

'Balans' is the everyday word. 'Jämvikt' is more formal, scientific, or used for 'equilibrium'.

関連フレーズ

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hitta balansen

similar

To find the balance.

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tappa balansen

contrast

To lose one's balance.

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en balansgång

builds on

A tightrope walk.

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hålla jämvikten

specialized form

To maintain equilibrium.

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