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To tidy up one's belongings.
문화적 배경
The phrase is linked to the concept of 'Ordning och reda', which is almost a national motto for efficiency and reliability. In Swedish offices, 'flat hierarchy' means you are expected to 'hålla ordning på grejerna' yourself without constant supervision. Independence is highly valued; children are taught early to manage their own 'grejer' (outdoor gear) due to the many layers of clothing needed for the climate. Sweden is highly digitized, and this phrase has seamlessly moved into the realm of managing BankID, digital mail (Kivra), and files.
Use 'Sina'
Add 'sina' (hålla ordning på sina grejer) to sound more natural when talking about your own responsibilities.
Don't over-formalize
In a casual chat, don't use 'organisera tillhörigheter'; it sounds like a police report. Stick to 'hålla ordning på grejerna'.
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To tidy up one's belongings.
Use 'Sina'
Add 'sina' (hålla ordning på sina grejer) to sound more natural when talking about your own responsibilities.
Don't over-formalize
In a casual chat, don't use 'organisera tillhörigheter'; it sounds like a police report. Stick to 'hålla ordning på grejerna'.
The 'Slarvig' label
Swedes value being 'ordentlig'. Using this phrase shows you respect that value.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition.
Det är viktigt att hålla ordning ___ grejerna.
The fixed collocation is 'hålla ordning på'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a workplace setting?
How would you tell a colleague you are organized?
This is the standard way to express being organized with your tasks and tools.
Complete the dialogue.
Mamma: 'Har du städat rummet?' Barn: 'Ja, jag försöker...'
This is the most common way to respond to a request for tidiness.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Håll ordning på grejerna!'?
The phrase is used to encourage tidiness and responsibility.
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시각 학습 자료
Grejer vs. Saker
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Det är viktigt att hålla ordning ___ grejerna.
The fixed collocation is 'hålla ordning på'.
How would you tell a colleague you are organized?
This is the standard way to express being organized with your tasks and tools.
Mamma: 'Har du städat rummet?' Barn: 'Ja, jag försöker...'
This is the most common way to respond to a request for tidiness.
When would you say 'Håll ordning på grejerna!'?
The phrase is used to encourage tidiness and responsibility.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Usually no. In Swedish work culture, 'grejer' is very common. However, if you're writing a formal email to a CEO, use 'saker' or 'uppgifter' instead.
Yes! It means to keep the children under control or keep track of where they are.
They are 90% interchangeable. 'Ordning' focuses slightly more on the physical neatness, while 'reda' focuses on the clarity and lack of confusion.
Prepositions are idiomatic. In Swedish, you have order 'on' a collection of items. Think of it as keeping order 'on top of' your pile of stuff.
Almost always. You keep order on a group of things. If it's just one thing, you'd say 'hålla koll på den'.
Not exactly. 'Städa' is the act of cleaning. 'Hålla ordning' is the habit of keeping it that way.
Absolutely. It's very common to talk about 'hålla ordning på grejerna på datorn'.
To have 'stökigt' (messy) or to 'slarva' (be careless).
Yes, it's a standard phrase used from Malmö to Kiruna.
Only if you're talking about your partner's messy apartment! It's not a romantic phrase.
관련 표현
Ordning och reda
similarOrder and readiness/tidiness
Ha koll på läget
similarTo have control of the situation
Städa upp
builds onTo clean up
Hålla reda på
synonymTo keep track of
Slänga grejer
contrastTo throw things away
