B1 Expression ニュートラル

låta bli att klaga

stop complaining

意味

To refrain from negative comments.

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文化的背景

The 'Gnällbälte' is a famous cultural trope. People from this region are jokingly expected to complain, so 'låta bli att klaga' is a common topic of humor there. In Finland-Swedish culture, 'sisu' (determination) often means you 'låter bli att klaga' even in extreme hardship. It is seen as a sign of strength. In contrast to Sweden, American service culture encourages 'complaining' (feedback) to get better service. A Swede might 'låta bli att klaga' at a restaurant, while an American might find that strange. Similar to Sweden, Japan has a strong culture of 'Gaman' (enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience). 'Låta bli att klaga' is the Swedish linguistic equivalent of this social behavior.

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The 'Bli' Stress

Always emphasize 'bli'. If you emphasize 'låta', it sounds like you are allowing someone else to complain.

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Don't drop the 'att'

In writing, always include 'att'. Dropping it makes your Swedish look incomplete at the B1 level.

意味

To refrain from negative comments.

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The 'Bli' Stress

Always emphasize 'bli'. If you emphasize 'låta', it sounds like you are allowing someone else to complain.

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Don't drop the 'att'

In writing, always include 'att'. Dropping it makes your Swedish look incomplete at the B1 level.

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The Weather Exception

Even if you say you will 'låta bli att klaga', Swedes will forgive you if you complain about the rain. It's the national hobby!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.

Jag ska försöka ______ ______ ______ klaga på maten.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: låta bli att

The full phrase is 'låta bli att' followed by the infinitive.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

How do you say 'He refrained from complaining' in the past tense?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Han lät bli att klaga.

'Lät' is the past tense of 'låta'.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Your friend is whining about the cold weather for the tenth time.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kan du låta bli att klaga?

This is a polite but firm way to ask someone to stop.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Varför sa du inget om den dåliga servicen? B: Jag ______ ______ ______ klaga för att inte förstöra kvällen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: lät bli att

This fits the context of choosing not to complain for the sake of the atmosphere.

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Intensity of Complaining

Low (Polite)
Låta bli att klaga Refrain from complaining
Medium
Inte klaga Not complain
High (Rude)
Sluta gnälla Stop whining

練習問題バンク

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

Jag ska försöka ______ ______ ______ klaga på maten.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: låta bli att

The full phrase is 'låta bli att' followed by the infinitive.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

How do you say 'He refrained from complaining' in the past tense?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Han lät bli att klaga.

'Lät' is the past tense of 'låta'.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: Your friend is whining about the cold weather for the tenth time.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kan du låta bli att klaga?

This is a polite but firm way to ask someone to stop.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Varför sa du inget om den dåliga servicen? B: Jag ______ ______ ______ klaga för att inte förstöra kvällen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: lät bli att

This fits the context of choosing not to complain for the sake of the atmosphere.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it is very polite. it shows that you are aware of a problem but choosing to be patient.

No, it's better for minor annoyances. For serious things, use 'framföra klagomål' (file a complaint).

'Klaga' is general complaining. 'Gnälla' is high-pitched, annoying whining.

Use 'Jag kunde inte låta bli att klaga'.

Yes, to show you are a 'team player' who doesn't focus on small problems.

It's grammatically possible but sounds very stiff. Stick to the verb form.

Exactly. 'Låta bli' is the Swedish equivalent of 'let it be' or 'leave it alone'.

It's common everywhere in Sweden, but Stockholmers might use more slang variations.

'Låt bli att klaga nu' is perfect—firm but not screaming.

'Undvika att klaga' (avoid complaining) is correct but less idiomatic than 'låta bli'.

関連フレーズ

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Sluta gnälla

informal

Stop whining

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Hålla god min

similar

To keep a brave face

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Bita ihop

builds on

To grit one's teeth

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Inte säga ett ord

similar

Not to say a word

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Klagomur

contrast

Wailing wall / person who always complains

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