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Being very busy and moving around.
문화적 배경
The 'Livspussel' (Life Puzzle) is a major cultural concept. Being 'på språng' is how many Swedes describe their attempt to fit work, kids, and exercise into one day. In Stockholm, 'fika på språng' (coffee to go) is common, but in smaller towns, people might still prefer to sit down for a 'riktig fika'. Being 'på språng' is often seen as a positive trait in employees, suggesting they are proactive and energetic. Parents often use this phrase during 'vabb' (staying home with sick children) when they are trying to juggle home life and quick work tasks.
The 'Busy' Excuse
Use this phrase when you want to sound busy and important but still polite.
Don't use 'i'
Remember: it's always 'på språng', never 'i språng'.
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Being very busy and moving around.
The 'Busy' Excuse
Use this phrase when you want to sound busy and important but still polite.
Don't use 'i'
Remember: it's always 'på språng', never 'i språng'.
Combine with 'just nu'
Saying 'Jag är på språng just nu' is the most natural way to decline a sudden request.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jag kan inte prata nu, jag är ___ språng.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'på'.
Which sentence is most natural for someone who is out running errands?
Välj rätt mening:
'På språng' is the standard idiom for being out and about.
Match the situation to the phrase.
When would you say 'Jag har varit på språng hela dagen'?
The phrase requires physical movement between tasks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vill du fika? B: Jag hinner tyvärr inte, jag är ___ ___.
While 'på språng' is our focus, 'i farten' and 'på väg' are also correct in this context.
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시각 학습 자료
På språng vs. Stressad
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jag kan inte prata nu, jag är ___ språng.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'på'.
Välj rätt mening:
'På språng' is the standard idiom for being out and about.
When would you say 'Jag har varit på språng hela dagen'?
The phrase requires physical movement between tasks.
A: Vill du fika? B: Jag hinner tyvärr inte, jag är ___ ___.
While 'på språng' is our focus, 'i farten' and 'på väg' are also correct in this context.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it's used for people. For a car, you'd say it's 'i rullning' (rolling) or 'på väg'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Often, yes, but it can also just mean you are active and having a productive day.
To 'ta det lugnt' (take it easy) or 'sitta still' (sit still).
No, the article 'ett' is never used in this idiom.
No. 'On the run' usually means escaping the police. 'På språng' means busy with errands.
Yes: 'Jag var på språng igår'.
They are interchangeable, but 'på språng' is slightly more common for physical movement.
Yes, especially if they are playing and moving around a lot.
En lunch på språng.
관련 표현
i farten
synonymIn the middle of doing things.
på väg
similarOn the way.
ha fullt upp
similarTo be very busy.
ligga i
builds onTo work hard.
