뜻
To procrastinate or delay a task until a later date.
문화적 배경
The 'Jantelagen' influence: Swedes often avoid bragging about being busy, but they also avoid being seen as lazy. 'Skjuta upp' is a safe way to admit you're human without losing face. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is identical, but the tone can be even more direct. Finnish work culture is famously efficient, so delaying is often seen as a serious matter. In international Swedish companies like IKEA or Volvo, this phrase is often translated literally into English as 'push up to tomorrow,' which can confuse native English speakers who use 'push up' to mean 'move earlier.'
Master the Particle
Always emphasize 'UPP'. If you don't, the sentence loses its rhythmic flow and sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Don't over-formalize
In a very casual text, just say 'Jag gör det imorgon'. Using the full phrase can sometimes sound like you are making a big deal out of a small task.
뜻
To procrastinate or delay a task until a later date.
Master the Particle
Always emphasize 'UPP'. If you don't, the sentence loses its rhythmic flow and sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Don't over-formalize
In a very casual text, just say 'Jag gör det imorgon'. Using the full phrase can sometimes sound like you are making a big deal out of a small task.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (Present Tense).
Han ______ alltid upp sina problem till morgondagen.
The sentence requires the present tense because of the word 'alltid' (always).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We postponed the meeting'?
Välj rätt alternativ:
'Sköt' is the past tense of 'skjuta', and the particle 'upp' comes after the verb.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ska du deklarera idag? B: Nej, jag __________________.
The pronoun 'det' goes between the particle 'upp' and the prepositional phrase 'till morgondagen'.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Han ______ alltid upp sina problem till morgondagen.
The sentence requires the present tense because of the word 'alltid' (always).
Välj rätt alternativ:
'Sköt' is the past tense of 'skjuta', and the particle 'upp' comes after the verb.
A: Ska du deklarera idag? B: Nej, jag __________________.
The pronoun 'det' goes between the particle 'upp' and the prepositional phrase 'till morgondagen'.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Yes, but 'skjuta upp' is more common in daily speech, while 'prokrastinera' is more academic.
Absolutely! You can replace 'morgondagen' with any time expression.
'Morgondagen' is a noun meaning 'the tomorrow', which makes the phrase sound more like a set idiom.
관련 표현
skjuta på framtiden
similarTo delay something indefinitely.
bordlägga
specialized formTo table a motion (in a meeting).
anstå
formalTo be deferred or postponed.
