뜻
To tell an untruth.
문화적 배경
Swedes generally value directness, but 'att dra en vals' allows for a softer, more humorous way to call out dishonesty without being confrontational. The 'skröna' (tall tale) is a beloved part of rural Swedish culture, where storytelling is an art form. The phrase is frequently used on Swedish Twitter and forums to debunk fake news or exaggerated claims. The waltz was the 'pop music' of the 1800s, and its influence is still felt in these linguistic fossils.
Use it for 'White Lies'
This phrase is perfect for harmless lies. If the lie is serious, use 'ljuga'.
Don't use 'spela'
Even though it's music-related, 'spela en vals' only means playing the music, not lying.
뜻
To tell an untruth.
Use it for 'White Lies'
This phrase is perfect for harmless lies. If the lie is serious, use 'ljuga'.
Don't use 'spela'
Even though it's music-related, 'spela en vals' only means playing the music, not lying.
Humor is key
When you say 'Drar du en vals?', say it with a smile to keep it friendly.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dra'.
Igår ______ han en vals för sin fru.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'drog'.
Which sentence is a correct use of the idiom?
A) Han drar en vals på gatan. B) Han drar en vals om varför han är sen. C) Han drar en vals med sin hund.
Option B uses the idiom to describe an excuse, which is its figurative meaning.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag vann en miljon på lotto! B: Sluta ______!
The idiom is 'dra en vals'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Someone says they met the King of Sweden at the grocery store.
This is a typical 'tall tale' where the idiom is appropriate.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Igår ______ han en vals för sin fru.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'drog'.
A) Han drar en vals på gatan. B) Han drar en vals om varför han är sen. C) Han drar en vals med sin hund.
Option B uses the idiom to describe an excuse, which is its figurative meaning.
A: Jag vann en miljon på lotto! B: Sluta ______!
The idiom is 'dra en vals'.
Someone says they met the King of Sweden at the grocery store.
This is a typical 'tall tale' where the idiom is appropriate.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it's generally considered lighthearted and informal.
Yes, if you have a casual relationship, but be careful in formal companies.
'Ljuga' is the direct verb for lying. 'Dra en vals' is more about storytelling and excuses.
Usually, yes. It implies a bit of a narrative rather than a one-word lie.
Yes! 'Jag drog en vals' is a common way to admit you made an excuse.
Yes, it is a standard idiom understood everywhere in Sweden.
The past tense is 'drog'.
Yes, adding 'liten' (small) makes the lie sound even more harmless.
Technically 'dra valser', but it's almost always used in the singular 'en vals'.
Being late or avoiding social events.
관련 표현
dra en rövare
synonymTo tell a tall tale
hitta på
similarTo make up / invent
tala sanning
contrastTo tell the truth
dra till med
similarTo guess or make up on the spot
ljuga ihop
similarTo fabricate a lie
