The Swedish verb bilda can mean a few different things, but they all relate to bringing something into existence or shaping it. It's like 'to form' or 'to create' in English.
For example, you can bilda a new company, which means you start or create it. You can also bilda an opinion, meaning you form it in your mind.
Another common use is in the context of education, where bilda means 'to educate' or 'to train.'
When you're trying to communicate complex ideas in Swedish, understanding the nuances of verbs like "bilda" is really helpful. At a C1 level, you should be able to use it in more abstract contexts beyond just literally forming something.
For instance, instead of just "forming a queue," think about "forming an opinion" (bilda sig en uppfattning) or "forming a government" (bilda regering). It also carries the meaning of educating, especially in the context of shaping someone's character or knowledge, as in "att bilda någon till medborgare" (to educate someone to be a citizen).
Pay attention to its use in reflexive forms, like "bilda sig," which often implies self-education or developing one's own understanding. This shows a deeper grasp of its versatility.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The Swedish verb 'bilda' is a versatile and common word that translates to 'to form,' 'to create,' or 'to educate' in English. While it might seem like a broad definition, understanding its core meanings will help you use it correctly in various contexts. It's a word you'll encounter frequently, especially when discussing groups, organizations, or the development of ideas and people.
Let's break down the main uses:
§ Bilda as 'to form' or 'to create' (groups, structures, ideas)
This is perhaps the most common application of 'bilda.' You use it when something new comes into existence, often through combining smaller parts or through an intentional act. Think of forming a group, creating a company, or even forming an opinion.
- DEFINITION
- To establish, set up, or constitute something, such as an organization, a government, or a partnership.
When talking about groups or organizations, 'bilda' is your go-to verb. It implies the process of bringing people or elements together to create a new entity.
De vill bilda ett nytt parti. (They want to form a new party.)
Företaget bildades år 1995. (The company was formed in 1995.)
You can also use 'bilda' for more abstract concepts like opinions or patterns:
Man måste bilda sig en egen uppfattning. (One must form one's own opinion.)
§ Bilda as 'to educate' or 'to cultivate' (people, knowledge)
This usage focuses on the development of a person's knowledge, character, or skills. It's about personal growth and intellectual formation, often through learning or experiences.
- DEFINITION
- To provide education or instruction, especially in a broader, more humanistic sense, contributing to personal development and understanding.
When Swedes talk about 'bildning' (the noun form, meaning education or culture), they often refer to a well-rounded individual who has developed their intellect and character. The verb 'bilda' reflects this process.
Att läsa böcker kan bilda dig. (Reading books can educate you.)
Resor bildar människor. (Travel educates people.)
So, in summary, 'bilda' is a flexible word. Pay attention to the context to understand whether it's about forming something concrete or abstract, or about the intellectual development of a person. You'll often see it in official contexts, news, or discussions about societal structures and personal growth. Practice using it in sentences to get a feel for its different nuances.
§ Bilda in Everyday Swedish
The Swedish verb 'bilda' is quite versatile and you'll encounter it in many contexts. It can mean 'to form' or 'to create' in a general sense, but also 'to educate' or 'to constitute' when talking about groups or organizations. Let's break down where you're most likely to hear it.
§ In the Workplace: Forming Teams and Companies
In a professional setting, 'bilda' often refers to the creation of something new. This could be a new team, a company, or even a foundation.
- Definition
- To form a group, team, or organization.
Vi ska bilda en ny arbetsgrupp för projektet.
Translation hint: We are going to form a new working group for the project.
De planerar att bilda ett nytt företag.
Translation hint: They plan to form a new company.
§ In Education: Forming Minds and Knowledge
This is where 'bilda' takes on a meaning closer to 'to educate' or 'to cultivate knowledge and character.' It's often used when discussing the purpose of schools or higher education.
- Definition
- To educate, cultivate, or develop someone's knowledge and character.
Skolan ska bilda eleverna till självständiga individer.
Translation hint: The school should educate the students into independent individuals.
Att läsa böcker kan bilda dig på många sätt.
Translation hint: Reading books can educate you in many ways.
§ In the News: Forming Opinions and Constituting Bodies
In news reports, 'bilda' can describe the formation of governments, opinions, or even physical structures. It's often used in a more formal or official context.
- Definition
- To establish, constitute, or create (e.g., a government, an opinion).
Partierna försöker bilda en ny regering.
Translation hint: The parties are trying to form a new government.
Rapporten hjälper allmänheten att bilda sig en uppfattning.
Translation hint: The report helps the public to form an opinion.
- Key Takeaways:
- 'Bilda' can mean to actively create or establish something, like a group or an organization.
- It also refers to the process of education and the development of character and knowledge.
- In more formal contexts, it's used for forming governments or abstract concepts like opinions.
Pay attention to the context, and you'll quickly get a feel for which meaning of 'bilda' is being used. It's a common and useful verb to know!
재미있는 사실
The word 'bilda' is related to the English word 'build'.
난이도
Short and common verb.
Straightforward conjugation for common tenses.
Common usage, easy to pronounce.
Distinct sound, easy to identify.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
수준별 예문
Vi vill bilda ett nytt lag.
We want to form a new team.
De ska bilda ett band.
They are going to form a band.
Han vill bilda familj.
He wants to start a family.
Skolan ska bilda barnen.
The school will educate the children.
Vatten kan bilda is.
Water can form ice.
Vi bildar en ring.
We form a circle.
De bildade en kommitté.
They formed a committee.
Att läsa böcker kan bilda dig.
Reading books can educate you.
De vill bilda ett nytt parti.
They want to form a new party.
Vi måste bilda en grupp för att lösa problemet.
We must form a group to solve the problem.
Skolan ska bilda framtida ledare.
The school will educate future leaders.
De bildar ett par när de dansar.
They form a pair when they dance.
Vatten kan bilda is vid kyla.
Water can form ice in the cold.
Hon vill bilda sig vidare efter gymnasiet.
She wants to educate herself further after high school.
Företaget bildade en ny avdelning.
The company created a new department.
De bildade en ring runt elden.
They formed a circle around the fire.
De vill bilda ett nytt parti.
They want to form a new party.
Here 'bilda' means to form a group.
Vi måste bilda en plan för framtiden.
We must create a plan for the future.
'Bilda' is used here in the sense of creating a strategy.
Skolan hjälper barnen att bilda sin egen identitet.
The school helps the children to form their own identity.
This example shows 'bilda' in the context of developing personal characteristics.
Erfarenhet kan bilda en person.
Experience can educate a person.
Here, 'bilda' implies shaping someone's character through experience.
Vattnet kan bilda is under kalla dagar.
The water can form ice during cold days.
In this sentence, 'bilda' refers to a natural process of formation.
Företaget bildades för tio år sedan.
The company was formed ten years ago.
This is the passive form of 'bilda', indicating something was established.
De bildar ett lag för turneringen.
They are forming a team for the tournament.
'Bilda' is used here in the present tense, referring to the act of assembling a team.
Många faktorer bidrar till att bilda en åsikt.
Many factors contribute to forming an opinion.
Here, 'bilda' relates to the development of a viewpoint.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
De vill bilda familj snart.
They want to start a family soon.
Det är viktigt att bilda sig för framtiden.
It is important to educate oneself for the future.
Partierna försöker bilda regering.
The parties are trying to form a government.
Vi behöver bilda en ny kommitté.
We need to form a new committee.
Hon är mycket bildad.
She is very educated.
Målet är att bilda opinion mot förslaget.
The goal is to form public opinion against the proposal.
Sverige och Danmark bildade en allians.
Sweden and Denmark formed an alliance.
Snön bildade vackra mönster.
The snow formed beautiful patterns.
De har bildat ett starkt team.
They have formed a strong team.
Hur kan vi bilda en bättre framtid?
How can we create a better future?
문법 패턴
문장 패턴
Subjekt + bilda + objekt
Vi bildar en grupp. (We form a group.)
Subjekt + bilda + bestämd form av substantiv + preposition + pronomen/substantiv
De bildar familj tillsammans. (They form a family together.)
Subjekt + bilda + objekt + adverb
Eleverna bildar ord snabbt. (The students form words quickly.)
Subjekt + kan/vill/ska + bilda + objekt
Vi kan bilda en stark allians. (We can form a strong alliance.)
Subjekt + bilda + reflexivt pronomen + en + substantiv
Han bildar sig en egen uppfattning. (He forms his own opinion.)
Subjekt + bilda + objekt + för att + infinitiv
De bildar en kommitté för att lösa problemet. (They form a committee to solve the problem.)
Subjekt + har + bildat + objekt (perfekt)
Företaget har bildat en ny avdelning. (The company has formed a new department.)
Att + bilda + objekt + är + adjektiv
Att bilda nya vänner är viktigt. (To form new friends is important.)
어원
Old Norse
원래 의미: to build, construct
Germanic문화적 맥락
<p>In Swedish, 'bilda' is often used in contexts of education and the formation of groups or organizations. For example, 'att bilda familj' means 'to start a family,' and 'att bilda regering' means 'to form a government.'</p>
셀프 테스트 18 질문
The Swedish Parliament is formed through general elections.
They are forming a new group to study Swedish.
Water forms ice at zero degrees Celsius.
Read this aloud:
Kan du bilda en fullständig mening på svenska?
Focus: bilda
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Read this aloud:
Vi måste bilda en gemensam front mot problemet.
Focus: gemensam
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Read this aloud:
Det är viktigt att bilda sig för framtiden.
Focus: bilda sig
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Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about how a new political party might 'bilda' itself in Sweden. Consider the different aspects of formation.
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Sample answer
För att bilda ett nytt politiskt parti i Sverige måste initiativtagare först enas om en gemensam ideologi och ett program. Därefter börjar man rekrytera medlemmar som delar visionen. Partiet behöver sedan organisera sig på lokal och nationell nivå för att kunna verka effektivt och "bilda" opinion inför val.
Imagine you are writing a report on environmental changes. Describe how a natural phenomenon can 'bilda' a new landscape feature, such as a delta or a mountain range. Use 'bilda' at least once.
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Sample answer
Långvariga naturfenomen som erosion och sedimentering kan över tid "bilda" imponerande landskapsformationer. Till exempel kan floder under årtusenden transportera material som "bildar" stora deltan vid kusten. Geologiska processer, som tektoniska plattors rörelser, kan "bilda" höga bergskedjor.
You are applying for a scholarship related to personal development. Write a sentence explaining how your education has helped 'bilda' your worldview and intellectual capacity.
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Sample answer
Min universitetsutbildning har i hög grad "bildat" min analytiska förmåga och bidragit till en nyanserad världsbild genom att exponera mig för olika perspektiv och tankesätt.
Vad menas med att "bilda" framtida generationer i texten?
Read this passage:
I en alltmer komplex värld blir det tydligt att den enskilda individens bildning är avgörande. Universitet och högskolor spelar en central roll i att "bilda" framtida generationer, inte bara med yrkeskunskaper utan också med förmågan att tänka kritiskt och förstå samhällsutmaningar. Detta "bildande" är en kontinuerlig process.
Vad menas med att "bilda" framtida generationer i texten?
Texten betonar att "bilda" inte bara handlar om yrkeskunskaper utan även om förmågan att tänka kritiskt och förstå samhällsutmaningar.
Texten betonar att "bilda" inte bara handlar om yrkeskunskaper utan även om förmågan att tänka kritiskt och förstå samhällsutmaningar.
Vad var det huvudsakliga målet med att "bilda" koalitionsregeringen?
Read this passage:
Efter långa förhandlingar lyckades de politiska partierna "bilda" en koalitionsregering. Detta var en komplicerad process som krävde många kompromisser. Målet var att "bilda" en stabil majoritet som kunde styra landet effektivt.
Vad var det huvudsakliga målet med att "bilda" koalitionsregeringen?
Texten anger tydligt att målet var att "bilda" en stabil majoritet som kunde styra landet effektivt.
Texten anger tydligt att målet var att "bilda" en stabil majoritet som kunde styra landet effektivt.
Vad gjorde konstnären med de olika materialen?
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Konstnären använde olika material för att "bilda" en skulptur som reflekterade stadens historia. Varje detalj var noga utvald för att "bilda" en sammanhängande berättelse. Processen var tidskrävande men resultatet blev ett unikt verk.
Vad gjorde konstnären med de olika materialen?
Passagen säger att konstnären använde materialen för att "bilda" en skulptur.
Passagen säger att konstnären använde materialen för att "bilda" en skulptur.
They strived to form a new government after the election.
By collaborating, we can form a stronger front against injustice.
Her experiences have shaped her into the leader she is today.
Read this aloud:
Hur kan vi bilda en mer inkluderande samhällsstruktur?
Focus: bilda
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Read this aloud:
Vilka utmaningar möter man när man försöker bilda ett internationellt team?
Focus: bilda
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Read this aloud:
Kan du ge exempel på hur en individs värderingar kan bilda deras världssyn?
Focus: bilda
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관련 콘텐츠
관련 문법 규칙
education 관련 단어
anteckna
B2to write down or record
avlägga
C1to take a test or submit a report
betydelse
B1the meaning or significance of something
betyg
B1a mark or grade
betyga
B1to certify or express a feeling
bibliotek
A2a place where books are kept
bok
A1book
e
A1the letter E
elev
A1student
engelska
A1English language
