뜻
To exercise intensely.
문화적 배경
The phrase reflects the Swedish 'sportstuga' culture where physical toil in nature is idealized. A 'genomkörare' is often followed by a sauna (bastu), which is seen as the ultimate recovery. In Swedish offices, 'platta organisationer' (flat organizations) mean that even managers might use this phrase to describe a tough but fair project review, emphasizing collective effort. The mechanical origin is still very present in the high-tech industries of Gothenburg and Västerås (Volvo, ABB). Engineers use it literally for stress-testing components. The rise of 'CrossFit' in Sweden has given the phrase a second life among younger generations who value 'functional' and 'extreme' training.
The 'Rejäl' rule
Always try to include 'rejäl' or 'ordentlig'. Without an adjective, 'genomkörare' sounds a bit naked to a native ear.
Not for 'reading'
Don't use it for reading a book unless you are studying for a PhD. It implies physical or systemic stress.
뜻
To exercise intensely.
The 'Rejäl' rule
Always try to include 'rejäl' or 'ordentlig'. Without an adjective, 'genomkörare' sounds a bit naked to a native ear.
Not for 'reading'
Don't use it for reading a book unless you are studying for a PhD. It implies physical or systemic stress.
The 'Coach' perspective
If you want to sound like a leader, use 'ge' (give): 'Nu ska jag ge er en genomkörare!'
Post-workout small talk
This is the #1 phrase to use when walking out of a gym to bond with other Swedes.
셀프 테스트
Fyll i det saknade ordet i meningen.
Efter en timmes spinning kände jag att benen verkligen hade fått en ______ genomkörare.
'Rejäl' is the most common and idiomatic adjective to use with 'genomkörare' to show intensity.
Vilket verb passar bäst i sammanhanget?
Tränaren ______ oss en rejäl genomkörare på planen idag.
When someone else (like a coach) initiates the workout, we use 'ge' (gave).
Matcha situationen med rätt användning av frasen.
När passar det bäst att säga 'Den fick en rejäl genomkörare'?
The phrase implies a thorough and intense process, like a full car service.
Slutför dialogen.
A: Hur var passet på gymmet? B: ______
This response correctly uses the phrase to describe a tiring workout.
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시각 학습 자료
Genomkörare vs. Genomgång
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Efter en timmes spinning kände jag att benen verkligen hade fått en ______ genomkörare.
'Rejäl' is the most common and idiomatic adjective to use with 'genomkörare' to show intensity.
Tränaren ______ oss en rejäl genomkörare på planen idag.
When someone else (like a coach) initiates the workout, we use 'ge' (gave).
När passar det bäst att säga 'Den fick en rejäl genomkörare'?
The phrase implies a thorough and intense process, like a full car service.
A: Hur var passet på gymmet? B: ______
This response correctly uses the phrase to describe a tiring workout.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it should be a 'heavy' mental task like a long exam or a complex problem-solving session.
Not at all. It's a very positive, energetic phrase in most contexts.
'Rejäl' sounds a bit more 'hefty' and physical, while 'ordentlig' sounds more 'proper' and systematic. They are 90% interchangeable.
You can, but it's often used ironically because a 'genomkörare' is by definition not small.
Yes, especially in technical, sports, and project management contexts.
In some very specific informal contexts, it can, but 99% of the time it is about exercise or mechanics. Context is key.
Swedish uses 'få' (get) to emphasize the experience of the event. 'Ha' (have) sounds static.
No, you wouldn't give your stomach a 'genomkörare' unless you're talking about a very intense digestion process, which is weird.
Yes, it is a standard Swedish phrase used from Malmö to Kiruna.
En genomkörare, flera genomkörare. It doesn't change in the indefinite plural.
관련 표현
köra slut på sig själv
similarTo exhaust oneself completely.
en grundlig genomgång
similarA thorough walkthrough.
ta i från tårna
builds onTo give it your absolute all (from the toes).
ligga i hårdträning
similarTo be in intense training.
få en omgång
similarTo get a round/beating.
