뜻
Something is necessary for success.
문화적 배경
The phrase is often used in 'Sommar i P1', Sweden's most famous radio program, where celebrities give life advice. It reflects the national value of sharing practical wisdom. Commentators use 'Nu gäller det!' almost exclusively during the final moments of a 'landskamp' (national match), creating a shared sense of national tension. During coffee breaks, 'det gäller att' is used to discuss workplace politics or strategies in a way that sounds objective rather than like personal gossip. Swedish teachers use this to encourage students to find their own path to success, emphasizing 'studieteknik' (study technique).
The 'Key' Test
If you can replace the phrase with 'The key is to...' in English, then 'det gäller att' is the perfect Swedish choice.
Impersonal Only
Never say 'Jag gäller' or 'Du gäller'. The subject must always be the dummy 'det'.
뜻
Something is necessary for success.
The 'Key' Test
If you can replace the phrase with 'The key is to...' in English, then 'det gäller att' is the perfect Swedish choice.
Impersonal Only
Never say 'Jag gäller' or 'Du gäller'. The subject must always be the dummy 'det'.
Sports Talk
Use 'Nu gäller det!' when watching sports with Swedes to sound instantly more native.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to complete the advice.
Om du vill lära dig spela gitarr ______ ______ ______ öva varje dag.
'Det gäller att' is used here to state the requirement for success (learning guitar).
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage:
The first is wrong (should be 'handlar om'), the third is wrong (cannot have 'Jag' as subject).
Complete the dialogue between a coach and a player.
Coach: 'Nu är det bara två minuter kvar. ______ ______ ______ hålla tätt bakåt!'
In a high-stakes sports moment, 'det gäller att' is the most natural way to state the immediate requirement.
Match the situation to the correct advice using 'det gäller att'.
Situation: You are going to hike in the mountains.
Good shoes are a strategic necessity for hiking.
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시각 학습 자료
Gäller vs Handlar om
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Om du vill lära dig spela gitarr ______ ______ ______ öva varje dag.
'Det gäller att' is used here to state the requirement for success (learning guitar).
Choose the correct usage:
The first is wrong (should be 'handlar om'), the third is wrong (cannot have 'Jag' as subject).
Coach: 'Nu är det bara två minuter kvar. ______ ______ ______ hålla tätt bakåt!'
In a high-stakes sports moment, 'det gäller att' is the most natural way to state the immediate requirement.
Situation: You are going to hike in the mountains.
Good shoes are a strategic necessity for hiking.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! Just add 'inte' after 'gäller det'. Example: 'Det gäller att inte glömma nycklarna.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'det gällde att'. Example: 'Det gällde att springa fort igår.'
Yes, but only in short phrases like 'Nu gäller det!' or when followed by a noun like 'Det gäller livet'.
Close, but 'måste' is a direct command. 'Det gäller att' sounds more like strategic advice.
In Swedish, 'g' is soft before front vowels like 'e', 'i', 'y', 'ä', 'ö'.
No, that is a common mistake. Never use 'om' with 'gäller att'.
Very much so. It's used to define project goals and success factors.
'Gäller' is the verb (to apply), 'giltig' is the adjective (valid).
Only if you mean 'this applies to you' (Det gäller dig), but not for 'you must' (Du gäller att).
관련 표현
det handlar om att
similarit is about
det kommer an på
relatedit depends on
det är upp till
relatedit is up to
nu gäller det
specialized formnow is the moment
