§ Understanding 'krav'
You've learned that 'krav' means 'a firm demand' in Swedish. Now, let's look at how you actually use this word in sentences. It's a versatile word, and understanding its common grammatical patterns and prepositions will make your Swedish sound much more natural. This section will focus on practical examples to show you how 'krav' functions in everyday Swedish.
- Word Form
- 'Krav' is a common noun. It is an 'ett' word (ett krav). The plural is 'krav'. So, one demand is 'ett krav' and multiple demands are 'flera krav'.
§ Common Phrases and Prepositions with 'krav'
'Krav' often appears with certain prepositions. These combinations create common phrases that are important to know. Here are the most frequent ones:
krav på (något/någon): demand for (something/someone)
De har höga krav på kvalitet. (They have high demands for quality.)
Facket ställer krav på bättre arbetsvillkor. (The union makes demands for better working conditions.)
ställa krav (på någon/något): to make demands (on someone/something)
This is a very common verb phrase. You 'make demands' using 'ställa krav'.
Vi måste ställa högre krav på oss själva. (We must make higher demands on ourselves.)
Hon ställer för höga krav på sina barn. (She makes too high demands on her children.)
leva upp till krav(en): to live up to demands/expectations
This phrase is used when someone or something meets certain requirements or expectations.
Det är svårt att leva upp till alla krav. (It is difficult to live up to all demands.)
Produkten lever upp till våra höga krav. (The product lives up to our high demands.)
krav från (någon): demands from (someone)
This indicates the source of the demands.
Det finns många krav från kunderna. (There are many demands from the customers.)
§ 'Krav' in Different Contexts
'Krav' isn't just about making strong demands; it also refers to requirements or necessary conditions. Think about job requirements or technical specifications.
Jobbannonser (Job Ads):
Vi söker en person som uppfyller följande krav. (We are looking for a person who meets the following requirements.)
Tekniska Specifikationer (Technical Specifications):
Systemet måste uppfylla alla tekniska krav. (The system must meet all technical requirements.)
§ Putting it all together
To truly master 'krav', try to build your own sentences. Think about situations where you or someone else makes a demand, or where certain requirements need to be met. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel.
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Jag har ett krav.
I have a demand.
ett krav: a demand (indefinite singular)
Det är ett krav.
It is a demand.
det är: it is
Har du ett krav?
Do you have a demand?
har du: do you have
Mitt krav är enkelt.
My demand is simple.
mitt krav: my demand
Ett krav är viktigt.
A demand is important.
viktigt: important
Vad är ditt krav?
What is your demand?
vad är: what is
Han har många krav.
He has many demands.
många krav: many demands (plural)
Hon ställer ett krav.
She makes a demand.
ställer ett krav: literally 'puts a demand', meaning to make a demand
De har höga krav på sina anställda.
They have high demands on their employees.
Possessive pronoun 'sina' refers to 'de'.
Jag ställer inga krav på dig.
I make no demands on you.
'Ställer krav på' is a common phrasal verb meaning 'to make demands on'.
Det är ett grundläggande krav för jobbet.
It is a basic requirement for the job.
'Grundläggande' is an adjective meaning 'fundamental' or 'basic'.
Företaget uppfyller alla miljökrav.
The company meets all environmental requirements.
'Uppfyller' means 'to fulfill' or 'to meet'.
Vilka krav har du på en partner?
What demands do you have on a partner?
'På' is used to express demands placed 'on' someone/something.
Utan krav blir det ingen utveckling.
Without demands, there will be no development.
'Utan' means 'without'.
Hon har svårt att hantera krav från chefen.
She has difficulty handling demands from the boss.
'Hantera' means 'to handle' or 'to manage'.
Nya krav ställs på säkerheten efter olyckan.
New demands are placed on safety after the accident.
Passive voice is used: 'ställs' (are placed).
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The government made strict demands.
It's an unreasonable demand.
The union presented new demands.
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Kan du upprepa de viktigaste kraven som ställdes?
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Hur hanterar du orimliga krav i ditt arbete?
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Vilka krav har du på en bra arbetsgivare?
Focus: arbetsgivare
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