A2 Collocation 중립

hålla fokus

stay focused

To concentrate.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Arbetsro' is vital. In Swedish schools, teachers often use 'hålla fokus' to remind students that silence is a collective responsibility. In flat-hierarchy Swedish companies, 'hålla fokus' is often used in 'agile' meetings to keep discussions from drifting into personal topics. Mental training is a huge part of Swedish athletics (e.g., in golf or skiing). 'Hålla fokus' is a mantra for staying calm under pressure. Sweden is one of the most digitized countries. 'Hålla fokus' is now frequently used in discussions about 'digital detox' and phone-free zones.

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Use it in interviews

Saying 'Jag är bra på att hålla fokus' is a standard, positive way to describe your work ethic in Sweden.

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No article needed

Don't say 'hålla fokusen' or 'hålla ett fokus.' Just 'hålla fokus' is the idiomatic way.

To concentrate.

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Use it in interviews

Saying 'Jag är bra på att hålla fokus' is a standard, positive way to describe your work ethic in Sweden.

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No article needed

Don't say 'hålla fokusen' or 'hålla ett fokus.' Just 'hålla fokus' is the idiomatic way.

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The 'På' rule

Always pair it with 'på' if you are focusing on something specific. 'Håll fokus på målet!'

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Fika for focus

If someone tells you to 'ta en fika' when you're stressed, they are actually helping you 'hålla fokus' later!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.

Igår ______ jag fokus i tre timmar när jag pluggade.

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The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum) form 'höll'.

Which preposition is used with 'hålla fokus'?

Du måste hålla fokus ____ läraren.

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In Swedish, you always hold focus 'på' (on) something.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

A: Varför blev du inte klar med rapporten? B: Det var så mycket folk på kontoret att jag ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tappade fokus

'Tappade fokus' means 'lost focus,' which explains why the person didn't finish the report.

Match the phrase to the situation.

A coach shouting during a match.

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The imperative form 'Håll fokus!' is used for commands or encouragement.

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시각 학습 자료

Hålla vs. Tappa

Hålla Fokus (Keep)
Disciplin Discipline
Mål Goal
Tappa Fokus (Lose)
Mobiltelefon Mobile phone
Trötthet Fatigue

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'. Fill Blank A2

Igår ______ jag fokus i tre timmar när jag pluggade.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: höll

The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preteritum) form 'höll'.

Which preposition is used with 'hålla fokus'? Choose A2

Du måste hålla fokus ____ läraren.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답:

In Swedish, you always hold focus 'på' (on) something.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Varför blev du inte klar med rapporten? B: Det var så mycket folk på kontoret att jag ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tappade fokus

'Tappade fokus' means 'lost focus,' which explains why the person didn't finish the report.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

A coach shouting during a match.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Håll fokus!

The imperative form 'Håll fokus!' is used for commands or encouragement.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

Yes, 'behålla' means 'retain.' It's slightly more formal and implies you are trying not to lose the focus you already have.

The most common opposite is 'tappa fokus' (to lose focus) or 'bli distraherad' (to be distracted).

It's a strong verb: hålla, håller, höll, hållit.

Yes, 'kameran håller fokus' is correct for describing an autofocus system.

You can say 'hålla koncentrationen,' but 'hålla fokus' is much more common and modern.

It is an en-word (en fokus), but it's rarely used with an article in this phrase.

Yes, 'i' works here because you are focusing *within* a context (work), but you still hold focus *on* (på) tasks.

Extremely. You'll hear it in almost every Swedish sports broadcast.

No, it actually implies being in control and disciplined.

관련 표현

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tappa fokus

contrast

To lose focus

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skärpa sig

similar

To pull oneself together

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koncentrera sig

synonym

To concentrate

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ha blicken på bollen

figurative

Keep your eye on the ball

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vara i nuet

builds on

To be in the moment

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