A2 Expression 중립

Stå för något

Stand for something

Taking responsibility or having values.

🌍

문화적 배경

The concept of 'Civilkurage' (moral courage) is highly valued. It often involves 'att stå för sin åsikt' even when the majority disagrees. In Swedish workplaces, taking responsibility ('att stå för sitt arbete') is expected at all levels, not just by managers. When a Swede says 'Jag står för det', they are making a firm commitment. It is considered very rude to back out after saying this. Swedish voters often complain that politicians don't 'stå för' their promises after an election.

🎯

Use it for generosity

Saying 'Jag står för det' is the most natural way to offer to pay for something in a group.

⚠️

Don't over-apologize

In Sweden, 'Jag står för det' is often better than a long apology. It shows you are moving toward a solution.

Taking responsibility or having values.

🎯

Use it for generosity

Saying 'Jag står för det' is the most natural way to offer to pay for something in a group.

⚠️

Don't over-apologize

In Sweden, 'Jag står för det' is often better than a long apology. It shows you are moving toward a solution.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'stå för'.

Jag ______ för notan ikväll, oroa dig inte!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: står

The sentence is in the present/future context ('tonight'), so 'står' is correct.

Which sentence uses 'stå för' correctly to mean 'responsibility'?

Select the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hon står för sitt misstag och ber om ursäkt.

This correctly uses the phrase to mean taking ownership of an action.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vem ska betala för reparationen? B: Lugn, försäkringsbolaget ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: står för det

'Står för det' means they will cover the cost.

Match the sentence to the context.

Match 'Vi står för hållbarhet' to its context.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A company's mission statement

This sense of the phrase refers to values and principles.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

The Three Pillars of 'Stå för'

💰

Money

  • Notan
  • Fikat
  • Kostnaden
⚖️

Values

  • Jämlikhet
  • Ärlighet
  • Frihet

Actions

  • Misstag
  • Beslut
  • Ord

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'stå för'. Fill Blank A2

Jag ______ för notan ikväll, oroa dig inte!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: står

The sentence is in the present/future context ('tonight'), so 'står' is correct.

Which sentence uses 'stå för' correctly to mean 'responsibility'? Choose A2

Select the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hon står för sitt misstag och ber om ursäkt.

This correctly uses the phrase to mean taking ownership of an action.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Vem ska betala för reparationen? B: Lugn, försäkringsbolaget ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: står för det

'Står för det' means they will cover the cost.

Match the sentence to the context. situation_matching A2

Match 'Vi står för hållbarhet' to its context.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A company's mission statement

This sense of the phrase refers to values and principles.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, if you represent them or are responsible for them. 'Jag står för mina barn' means you take responsibility for their actions.

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

'Representera' is more formal and often used for official roles. 'Stå för' is more personal and about values.

No, it's just as common for opinions and actions.

Jag står inte för någonting.

Yes, 'Vad står Nike för?' is a common way to ask about a brand's identity.

Yes, whenever you talk about who paid for something in the past or who was responsible for a past event.

This is rare. Usually, you would say 'Jag står bakom dig' (I support you) or 'Jag står upp för dig' (I defend you).

It's an idiom meaning something is about to happen very soon, like 'Julen står för dörren' (Christmas is just around the corner).

Yes, and the stress is usually on the verb 'stå'.

관련 표현

🔗

Stå upp för

similar

To defend or advocate for someone/something.

🔗

Stå bakom

similar

To support or be the cause of something.

🔗

Stå fast vid

builds on

To refuse to change one's mind.

🔄

Ansvara för

synonym

To be responsible for.

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