뜻
Experiencing a time of success or happiness
문화적 배경
The phrase is a perfect example of 'Lagom'. It acknowledges success without claiming personal superiority, attributing it to a 'period' instead. In ice hockey, a game is divided into three 'perioder'. This literal usage heavily influenced the figurative idiom. Swedes often use this in 'fika' chats to signal that they are busy but in a positive way, avoiding the 'stress-bragging' common in other cultures. Parents use this to describe 'peaceful' times between the various developmental 'trotsåldrar' (defiant ages).
The 'Inne' Secret
Adding 'inne' makes you sound much more native than just saying 'i en bra period'. It shows you understand Swedish spatial metaphors.
Don't say 'på'
English speakers often say 'on a period'. In Swedish, this sounds like you are physically standing on a clock. Always use 'i'.
뜻
Experiencing a time of success or happiness
The 'Inne' Secret
Adding 'inne' makes you sound much more native than just saying 'i en bra period'. It shows you understand Swedish spatial metaphors.
Don't say 'på'
English speakers often say 'on a period'. In Swedish, this sounds like you are physically standing on a clock. Always use 'i'.
The Humble Brag
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone you're doing great without sounding like you're showing off. It's the ultimate Swedish social hack.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition to complete the phrase.
Jag känner att jag är inne ___ en bra period just nu.
The phrase always uses 'i' (in) or 'inne i' (inside in) because you are inside a segment of time.
Which sentence is the most natural way for a Swede to say they are on a roll at work?
Hur säger man 'I'm on a roll at work' på svenska?
'Vara inne i en bra period' is the standard idiomatic equivalent for 'being on a roll'.
Match the situation to the correct variation of the phrase.
Matcha situationen:
The phrase is versatile and applies to all these contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Hur går det med din nya bok? B: Jättebra! Jag ____ (be) inne i en ____ period och skriver varje dag.
Present tense 'är' is needed for a current state.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jag känner att jag är inne ___ en bra period just nu.
The phrase always uses 'i' (in) or 'inne i' (inside in) because you are inside a segment of time.
Hur säger man 'I'm on a roll at work' på svenska?
'Vara inne i en bra period' is the standard idiomatic equivalent for 'being on a roll'.
Matcha situationen:
The phrase is versatile and applies to all these contexts.
A: Hur går det med din nya bok? B: Jättebra! Jag ____ (be) inne i en ____ period och skriver varje dag.
Present tense 'är' is needed for a current state.
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, just replace 'bra' with 'dålig'. 'Jag är inne i en dålig period.'
It's better for an interview. On a CV, use 'En period av hög produktivitet' or 'Resultatorienterad fas'.
'Period' is more common for general life and sports. 'Fas' (phase) sounds more technical or developmental.
No, that sounds like a direct translation from English and is not idiomatic in Swedish.
관련 표현
Ha flyt
synonymTo have flow/luck.
Vara i en svacka
contrastTo be in a slump.
Ha ett bra stim
similarTo be in a winning streak.
Vara på gång
builds onTo be on the way/getting started.
