B1 Idiom ニュートラル

kasta ett getöga på

take a quick look

意味

To glance at something.

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文化的背景

The phrase reflects the Swedish value of 'tillsyn' (supervision) which is common in communal living and shared responsibilities. In farming communities, the 'getöga' (or gätöga) was a vital skill for survival, ensuring livestock didn't wander into the forest. Using this phrase in a Swedish office shows you are asking for help without wanting to 'stör' (disturb) your colleague too much. Swedish parents often use this at playgrounds, reflecting a style of parenting that allows freedom but maintains a 'getöga' for safety.

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Use it to sound more native

Instead of saying 'titta snabbt', use 'kasta ett getöga'. It immediately makes you sound more comfortable with the language.

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Don't use for serious study

If you tell your boss you 'kastade ett getöga' on a big project, they might think you didn't work hard enough.

意味

To glance at something.

🎯

Use it to sound more native

Instead of saying 'titta snabbt', use 'kasta ett getöga'. It immediately makes you sound more comfortable with the language.

⚠️

Don't use for serious study

If you tell your boss you 'kastade ett getöga' on a big project, they might think you didn't work hard enough.

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The 'På' Rule

Always remember the 'på'. Swedes will understand you without it, but it will sound 'broken'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

Kan du kasta ett _______ på ugnen?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: getöga

The full idiom is 'kasta ett getöga på'.

Which preposition is correct?

Jag kastade ett getöga ___ tidningen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解:

We always use 'på' with this idiom.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

A: Jag går och duschar nu. B: Okej, jag ska _______ på barnen så länge.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kasta ett getöga

'Kasta ett getöga' is the perfect way to say you'll keep a quick watch.

In which situation is 'kasta ett getöga' MOST appropriate?

Choose the best scenario:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A student skimming a news headline before class.

The idiom implies a quick, superficial look, not deep study.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

When to use 'Getöga'

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Home

  • Oven
  • Kids
  • Laundry
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Work

  • Emails
  • Drafts
  • Clock
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Public

  • Bags
  • Traffic
  • Queues

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank B1

Kan du kasta ett _______ på ugnen?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: getöga

The full idiom is 'kasta ett getöga på'.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A2

Jag kastade ett getöga ___ tidningen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解:

We always use 'på' with this idiom.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Jag går och duschar nu. B: Okej, jag ska _______ på barnen så länge.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kasta ett getöga

'Kasta ett getöga' is the perfect way to say you'll keep a quick watch.

In which situation is 'kasta ett getöga' MOST appropriate? situation_matching B1

Choose the best scenario:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A student skimming a news headline before class.

The idiom implies a quick, superficial look, not deep study.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is written as one word: 'getöga'.

Yes, you can 'kasta ett getöga' on someone to see what they are doing, but it's more common for objects or situations.

No, it's neutral. It's only 'rude' if you use it when you should be paying full attention.

Yes, the idiom is fixed. You can't say 'kasta ett hundöga' (dog eye).

They are almost identical. 'Getöga' is slightly more idiomatic and traditional.

Yes: 'Jag kastade ett getöga på klockan.'

Yes, it is a standard idiom used across all dialects.

Absolutely, it's very common in SMS and chat.

Not necessarily. It just implies looking quickly. 'Snegla' is better for secret looks.

Technically 'getögon' exists, but it's never used in this idiom. It's always singular 'ett getöga'.

関連フレーズ

🔄

slänga ett öga på

synonym

To toss an eye on something.

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hålla ett öga på

similar

To keep an eye on.

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snegla på

similar

To leer or glance sideways.

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ögna igenom

specialized form

To eye through (skim).

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