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Dra

Leave

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Dra' to signal that it is time to leave or start an activity with friends.

  • Means: A casual, energetic way to say 'let's go' or 'let's get moving'.
  • Used in: Leaving a party, starting a trip, or heading to a restaurant.
  • Don't confuse: 'Dra' (to pull/go) with 'Dra åt helvete' (a very rude insult).
Clock + Running shoes = Ready to go

Explanation at your level:

Dra means 'to go' or 'let's go'. Use it with friends when you want to leave a place. It is very short and easy to say.
In Swedish, 'dra' is a versatile slang verb. While it literally means 'to pull', in conversation, it acts as a casual way to suggest departure or starting an activity. It is essential for sounding natural in social situations.
The verb 'dra' functions as a high-frequency colloquialism for movement. It is often used in the present tense to signal immediate future action. Understanding its usage is key to mastering informal Swedish register, as it replaces more formal verbs like 'gå' or 'lämna' in social contexts.
As a strong verb, 'dra' demonstrates the shift from physical to metaphorical meaning in Swedish slang. It is frequently paired with particles like 'iväg' or 'igång' to refine the intended action. Its usage is strictly confined to informal registers, making it a marker of social proximity.
The lexical versatility of 'dra' highlights the Swedish tendency toward monosyllabic, high-impact verbs in informal discourse. It functions as an imperative or a declarative statement of intent. Its grammatical behavior as a strong verb, combined with its idiomatic potential, makes it a quintessential example of Swedish colloquial evolution.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, 'dra' serves as a primary example of the 'movement as departure' conceptual metaphor. By mapping the physical force of 'pulling' onto the social act of 'leaving', Swedish speakers utilize this verb to minimize social friction. Its usage is a litmus test for cultural integration, requiring a nuanced understanding of register boundaries and social dynamics.

뜻

Common way to say 'let's go'.

🌍

문화적 배경

Swedes love brevity. 'Dra' is a perfect example of how one word can replace a full sentence.

🎯

Keep it short

Don't add extra words. Just 'Dra!' is enough.

뜻

Common way to say 'let's go'.

🎯

Keep it short

Don't add extra words. Just 'Dra!' is enough.

셀프 테스트

Which is appropriate for a boss?

What do you say to your boss?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vi går nu.

Dra is too informal for a boss.

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

No, it is too informal.

관련 표현

🔗

Dra iväg

similar

To go away

🔗

Nu drar vi

builds on

Now we go

어디서 쓸까?

🎉

Leaving a party

Friend: Klockan är tolv. Ska vi dra?

You: Ja, vi drar!

informal
🎮

Starting a game

Friend: Är alla redo?

You: Ja, nu drar vi igång!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Drawer' (dra-wer) that you pull open to leave.

Visual Association

Imagine yourself pulling a suitcase handle to start a journey.

Rhyme

Dra, dra, let's go far!

Story

I was at a cafe with my friend. We looked at the clock. I said 'Dra!'. We stood up and left immediately.

Word Web

gålämnaivägigångresafara

챌린지

Use 'Vi drar!' in a conversation with a Swedish speaker today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Vámonos

Vámonos is more standard than the slangy 'dra'.

French high

On se tire

On se tire is more aggressive/slangy than 'dra'.

German moderate

Lass uns abhauen

Abhauen is more about escaping than just leaving.

Japanese moderate

Ikō

Ikō is neutral, whereas 'dra' is strictly informal.

Arabic high

Yalla

Yalla is used in almost all registers, while 'dra' is restricted.

Easily Confused

Dra 대 Dra åt helvete

Sounds like 'dra', but is a severe insult.

If it has 'helvete' in it, run away!

자주 묻는 질문 (1)

No, it is too informal.

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