뜻
To keep things moving forward.
문화적 배경
The phrase is a perfect example of 'Lagom'. It avoids being too positive or too negative, which is highly valued in Swedish social interaction. Using 'rulla på' in a meeting suggests you have everything under control and don't need help, but you aren't bragging about being a superstar. Younger generations might shorten it to just 'det rullar' in very casual settings, though 'på' is still the standard. In rural areas, you might hear 'det lunkar på' more often, reflecting a slightly slower, more traditional pace of life.
The Stress Secret
Always stress 'på'. If you stress 'rullar', Swedes will look at the floor to see what is rolling there.
The Safe Answer
Use this when you don't want to talk about your problems but don't want to sound too happy either. It's the ultimate social shield.
뜻
To keep things moving forward.
The Stress Secret
Always stress 'på'. If you stress 'rullar', Swedes will look at the floor to see what is rolling there.
The Safe Answer
Use this when you don't want to talk about your problems but don't want to sound too happy either. It's the ultimate social shield.
Not for Tragedies
Never use this if someone is telling you about something sad. It sounds like you don't care that life is moving on without them.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing particle to complete the idiom.
Hur är det med dig? - Jodå, det rullar ______.
'På' is the only particle that creates the meaning of 'progressing' with the verb 'rulla'.
Which sentence uses 'rulla på' in a figurative sense?
Select the correct sentence:
In this context, it refers to the progress of a project, not physical rolling.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural Swedish response.
A: Hej! Hur går det med nya jobbet? B: ________________
'Det rullar på' is the standard way to say things are going well/moving forward.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss that the task is moving forward steadily.
'Rulla på' indicates positive forward momentum.
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시각 학습 자료
Speed of Progress
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Hur är det med dig? - Jodå, det rullar ______.
'På' is the only particle that creates the meaning of 'progressing' with the verb 'rulla'.
Select the correct sentence:
In this context, it refers to the progress of a project, not physical rolling.
A: Hej! Hur går det med nya jobbet? B: ________________
'Det rullar på' is the standard way to say things are going well/moving forward.
You want to tell your boss that the task is moving forward steadily.
'Rulla på' indicates positive forward momentum.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Not usually. You don't say 'Jag rullar på' unless you are in a wheelchair or on skates. You say 'Det rullar på (för mig)'.
It's a bit too casual. Use 'fortlöper' or 'utvecklas' instead.
'Gå bra' means it's going well. 'Rulla på' means it's moving forward steadily, which is usually good but more about the momentum.
Mostly neutral to positive. It can be slightly negative if it implies a boring routine ('Det rullar på i samma gamla spår').
No, that's a contradiction. If it's rolling, it's moving. If it's bad, it's usually 'stuck'. Say 'Det går trögt' instead.
Yes, it is a universal Swedish expression.
Det rullade på (It was moving along).
Yes! 'Trafiken rullar på' means traffic is moving smoothly without jams.
Yes, very similar, but 'rulla på' is used much more frequently in everyday Swedish small talk.
Yes, 'Festen rullar på' means the party is going well and people are having fun.
'Det har stannat av' (It has stopped) or 'Det går trögt' (It's going slowly/heavily).
Yes! This is a common idiom meaning it's going very well and fast, like a train.
관련 표현
flyta på
synonymTo go smoothly (like flowing water).
gå sin gilla gång
similarTo take its natural course.
rulla tummarna
contrastTo be idle/bored.
köra på
builds onTo keep going/push forward.
lunkar på
similarTo trot along slowly.
