A2 Collocation ニュートラル

hålla fast

hold on

意味

To grip tight.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'trygghet' (security) is central. 'Hålla fast' is often used in political discourse to promise stability and the preservation of the welfare state. Given Sweden's long coastline, nautical metaphors are common. 'Hålla fast' remains a literal command in the archipelago. In Swedish meetings, 'hålla fast vid' is a polite but firm way to show disagreement without being aggressive. Swedes use this phrase when discussing 'digital detox'—holding fast to offline time or traditional hobbies.

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The 'Vid' Rule

If you can't touch it with your hands, use 'vid'. If you can touch it, use 'i'.

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Don't over-grip

Using 'hålla fast' for a person can sound like you are physically kidnapping them. Use 'hålla om' for a hug!

意味

To grip tight.

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The 'Vid' Rule

If you can't touch it with your hands, use 'vid'. If you can touch it, use 'i'.

⚠️

Don't over-grip

Using 'hålla fast' for a person can sound like you are physically kidnapping them. Use 'hålla om' for a hug!

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Political usage

Listen for this in Swedish news; politicians love to say they 'håller fast vid' their promises.

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Safety first

If you see someone about to fall, just shout 'Håll fast!' It's the fastest way to help.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct preposition (i or vid).

Jag håller fast ___ min åsikt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: vid

We use 'vid' for abstract things like opinions.

Which sentence is correct for physical safety?

You are on a boat and it's windy. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Håll fast i räcket!

'I' is used for physical objects you hold for support.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ska vi ändra planen? B: Nej, jag tycker vi ska _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: hålla fast vid den

To 'stick to the plan' is 'hålla fast vid den'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Hålla fast en tjuv. 2. Hålla fast vid en tradition. 3. Hålla fast i en stol.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Physical Restraint, B. Abstract/Culture, C. Physical Safety

1 is restraint, 2 is abstract, 3 is safety.

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Preposition Choice

Use 'i' (Physical)
räcke railing
rep rope
Use 'vid' (Abstract)
plan plan
tro belief

Common Objects

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Safety

  • Handrail
  • Handle
  • Seat
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Mind

  • Idea
  • Memory
  • Value

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct preposition (i or vid). Fill Blank A2

Jag håller fast ___ min åsikt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: vid

We use 'vid' for abstract things like opinions.

Which sentence is correct for physical safety? Choose A2

You are on a boat and it's windy. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Håll fast i räcket!

'I' is used for physical objects you hold for support.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Ska vi ändra planen? B: Nej, jag tycker vi ska _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: hålla fast vid den

To 'stick to the plan' is 'hålla fast vid den'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Hålla fast en tjuv. 2. Hålla fast vid en tradition. 3. Hålla fast i en stol.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Physical Restraint, B. Abstract/Culture, C. Physical Safety

1 is restraint, 2 is abstract, 3 is safety.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Mostly, but 'hold on' can also mean 'wait' (vänta). 'Hålla fast' never means 'wait'.

Yes, if you are literally holding them so they don't fall. If you mean you are 'staying friends', it's better to say 'hålla kontakten'.

In Swedish particle verbs, the particle carries the new information and the stress. It's what changes 'hold' into 'hold tight'.

Yes, 'hålla fast vid sitt jobb' means you are refusing to quit even if it's hard.

'Hålla fast' is the act of holding. 'Sätta fast' is the act of attaching or arresting.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your kids.

Hålla fast vid sanningen.

Not really, but 'hänga kvar' is a more casual way to say you're sticking with something.

No, for a screw you would say 'sitta fast' (to be stuck).

Yes, in wrestling or hockey to describe holding an opponent.

Höll fast.

Yes, 'hold fast to hope' is a very common and beautiful expression in Swedish.

関連フレーズ

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hålla i sig

similar

To brace oneself

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vidhålla

specialized form

To maintain/insist

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släppa taget

contrast

To let go

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hålla ut

similar

To endure/hold out

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sätta fast

builds on

To fasten or arrest

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