förvalta
förvalta 30초 만에
- Förvalta means to manage or steward assets like money and property with a high degree of responsibility.
- It is a formal verb used in business, law, and environmental contexts to describe long-term caretaking.
- The word implies acting on behalf of others or for the benefit of future generations.
- Commonly seen in terms like 'kapitalförvaltning' (asset management) and 'fastighetsförvaltning' (property management).
The Swedish verb förvalta is a sophisticated term that translates most directly to 'to manage', 'to administer', or 'to steward'. While the English word 'manage' can be quite broad, förvalta carries a specific connotation of responsibility and caretaking over something that often belongs to someone else or is held in trust for the future. It is not merely about controlling a process; it is about the preservation, growth, and ethical oversight of assets, legacies, or resources. This word is deeply embedded in the Swedish concept of responsibility, where one acts as a guardian for a duration of time.
- Legal and Financial Context
- In the world of finance and law, förvalta is the standard term for asset management. If a bank manages your investment portfolio, they are performing kapitalförvaltning. It implies a fiduciary duty—the manager must act in the best interest of the owner.
- Environmental Stewardship
- Sweden places a high value on nature. Consequently, förvalta is frequently used when discussing natural resources, forests, and wildlife. It suggests that we do not own nature, but rather manage it for future generations.
- Abstract Legacies
- Beyond physical items, you can förvalta ett förtroende (manage/steward a trust or confidence). This is common in politics or leadership, where a leader 'manages' the mandate given to them by the voters.
Det är vår skyldighet att förvalta jordens resurser på ett hållbart sätt.
Understanding the nuance of förvalta requires looking at its components. The prefix 'för-' often denotes a process or a standing-in for something, and 'valta' relates to power or rule (similar to 'välde'). Thus, to förvalta is to exercise power on behalf of a purpose or another entity. It is rarely used for micro-managing small daily tasks; you wouldn't typically förvalta your laundry, but you would förvalta an estate or a large company. It implies a macro-level perspective and a long-term horizon. In Swedish society, which values sustainability and collective well-being, this word carries significant weight and positive moral overtones.
Banken fick i uppdrag att förvalta arvet efter hans föräldrar.
When you hear this word in a professional setting, it signals a high level of formality. It is the language of annual reports, legal documents, and philosophical discussions about heritage. If you use this word instead of the more common 'sköta' (to take care of) or 'fixa' (to fix/arrange), you immediately elevate your register to a more professional or intellectual level. It suggests that you understand the gravity of the task at hand and the importance of the assets being handled.
Nya chefen lovade att förvalta företagets traditioner med stor respekt.
Using förvalta correctly involves understanding its grammatical patterns and the objects it typically takes. As a weak verb (Group 1), it follows the standard conjugation: förvaltar, förvaltade, förvaltat. It is almost always a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object—the thing being managed.
- Managing Money and Assets
- The most common usage is in finance. You förvaltar capital, funds, or an inheritance. Example: 'Hon förvaltar en stor aktieportfölj' (She manages a large stock portfolio).
- Managing Real Estate and Property
- Property managers förvaltar fastigheter. This covers everything from maintenance to tenant relations. Example: 'Företaget förvaltar över tusen lägenheter i Stockholm' (The company manages over a thousand apartments in Stockholm).
- Stewardship of Values and Culture
- This is the metaphorical use. You can förvalta ett kulturarv (manage a cultural heritage). Example: 'Det är museets roll att förvalta vår historia' (It is the museum's role to manage our history).
Vem ska förvalta gården när pappa går i pension?
In passive constructions, the word often appears as förvaltas. This is extremely common in official reports. For instance, 'Fonden förvaltas av en oberoende kommitté' (The fund is managed by an independent committee). Using the passive voice emphasizes the object being managed rather than the person doing the managing, which is typical for the formal tone associated with this word.
Dessa medel måste förvaltas med största omsorg.
One should also note the difference between förvalta and administrera. While they overlap, administrera is more about the paperwork and the logistical process, whereas förvalta carries the weight of decision-making and long-term responsibility. If you 'administrate' a fund, you might just be doing the data entry; if you 'manage' (förvaltar) it, you are deciding where the money goes.
Han har fått förtroendet att förvalta statens skogar.
Vi måste lära oss att förvalta vår tid bättre.
If you are living in Sweden or consuming Swedish media, you will encounter förvalta in specific, high-stakes environments. It is not a word you would typically use while chatting about what to have for dinner, but it is ubiquitous in the following areas:
- News and Financial Reports
- Watch the evening news (Rapport or Aktuellt) or read Dagens Industri. You will constantly hear about how the 'Pensionsmyndigheten' (Pensions Agency) förvaltar the citizens' pension money. It conveys a sense of security and professional oversight.
- Real Estate and Housing
- If you rent an apartment, the company that owns the building is the 'fastighetsförvaltare'. On their website, they will describe how they förvaltar the property to ensure a good living environment.
- Environmental and Political Debates
- In debates about climate change, politicians often talk about how to förvalta natural resources. This is a key word in the Swedish 'Allemansrätten' (Right of Public Access) philosophy—we have the right to use nature, but also the duty to förvalta it responsibly.
Statens fastighetsverk ska förvalta våra gemensamma byggnader.
Another interesting place to hear this word is in the context of 'trust' (förtroende). When a new CEO takes over or a new government is formed, they often say they will förvalta förtroendet they have received. This implies they are aware that the power is not theirs, but is on loan from the stakeholders or the public. It is a humble yet serious way to acknowledge a new role.
Det är en stor ära att få förvalta detta arv.
In a more everyday context, you might hear a parent talk to their child about förvalta sin talang (managing/developing one's talent). This suggests that talent is a gift that shouldn't be wasted, but rather cultivated and looked after carefully. It moves the word from the boardroom into the realm of personal growth and ethics.
Vem förvaltar egentligen skogen i det här området?
While förvalta is a powerful word, it is easy for English speakers to misuse it because 'manage' has so many different Swedish equivalents. Here are the most common pitfalls to avoid:
- Using it for 'Coping' or 'Handling'
- In English, you say 'I can't manage this stress'. In Swedish, you should not use förvalta here. Instead, use hantera (to handle) or klara av (to manage/cope). Förvalta is for assets and responsibilities, not emotions or difficult situations.
- Confusing it with 'Styra'
- 'Styra' means to steer or control. While a manager might steer a company, förvalta is about the long-term 'holding' and 'care' of the company's value. Use styra for active direction-giving and förvalta for the administrative stewardship.
- Overusing it in Casual Speech
- If you say 'Jag förvaltar min tid genom att titta på TV' (I manage my time by watching TV), it sounds incredibly stiff and almost sarcastic. In casual contexts, use 'planera' or 'använda'. Save förvalta for when you want to sound serious about your time as a precious resource.
Fel: Jag kan inte förvalta min ilska.
Rätt: Jag kan inte hantera min ilska.
Another mistake is forgetting that förvalta is a transitive verb. You cannot just 'manage' in a general sense; you must manage something. For example, 'Han är bra på att förvalta' is an incomplete sentence. You should say 'Han är bra på att förvalta pengar' or 'Han är bra på förvaltning'.
Fel: Vem förvaltar här?
Rätt: Vem är förvaltare här?
Swedish has several words that overlap with förvalta. Choosing the right one depends on the context and the level of formality you wish to achieve.
- Administrera
- Comparison: This is the closest synonym but is more bureaucratic. It focuses on the systems, rules, and paperwork. While förvalta implies a duty of care, administrera implies the execution of a process. Example: 'Vi administrerar ansökningarna' (We process/administer the applications).
- Sköta
- Comparison: This is a more common, everyday word. It means 'to take care of' or 'to look after'. You can sköta your garden, your job, or your hygiene. It is less formal than förvalta. Example: 'Han sköter ekonomin i familjen' (He takes care of the family finances).
- Hantera
- Comparison: This means 'to handle' or 'to deal with'. It is used for physical objects (handle with care) or abstract problems (handle a crisis). Unlike förvalta, it doesn't necessarily imply long-term stewardship. Example: 'Hur hanterar vi den här situationen?' (How do we handle this situation?).
- Vårda
- Comparison: This means 'to nurse', 'to cherish', or 'to tend to'. It is more emotional and caring than förvalta. You vårdar a patient or a relationship. However, you can vårda ett minne (cherish a memory), which is similar to förvalta ett arv.
Vi kan administrera systemet, men vem ska förvalta kapitalet?
In business, you might also see leda (to lead/direct) or styra (to control/govern). These words focus on the power dynamic and the direction of the entity, whereas förvalta focuses on the maintenance of the value within that entity. A leader (ledare) sets the vision, but the manager (förvaltare) ensures the resources are there and well-kept to achieve that vision.
Att sköta om sina blommor är en sak, att förvalta ett gods är en annan.
How Formal Is It?
재미있는 사실
The root 'valta' is cognate with the English word 'wield' (as in 'to wield power'). So when you 'förvaltar', you are essentially 'wielding' responsibility over something.
발음 가이드
- Stressing the first syllable (FÖR-valta).
- Pronouncing the 'ö' like an 'o' (for-valta).
- Making the 'v' sound like a 'w'.
- Not pronouncing the 'l' clearly.
- Pronouncing the final 'a' too long like 'ahhh'.
난이도
Common in news and formal texts, but the meaning is usually clear from context.
Requires understanding of register to use correctly without sounding too stiff.
Not used in daily small talk, so finding the right moment to say it can be tricky.
Easily recognizable once you know the root 'valta'.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Verb Conjugation (Group 1)
förvalta, förvaltar, förvaltade, förvaltat.
Passive Voice with -s
Kapitalet förvaltas (The capital is managed).
Compound Noun Formation
Fastighet + förvaltning = fastighetsförvaltning.
Infinitive with 'att'
Det är svårt att förvalta förtroende.
Word Order in Subordinate Clauses
...eftersom han förvaltar pengarna väl.
수준별 예문
Han vill förvalta sina pengar.
He wants to manage his money.
förvalta (infinitive after 'vill')
Vem förvaltar huset?
Who manages the house?
förvaltar (present tense)
De förvaltade skogen bra.
They managed the forest well.
förvaltade (past tense)
Jag ska förvalta mitt arv.
I will manage my inheritance.
förvalta (infinitive after 'ska')
Hon förvaltar en liten butik.
She manages a small shop.
förvaltar (present tense)
Vi måste förvalta vår tid.
We must manage our time.
förvalta (infinitive after 'måste')
Banken förvaltar kontot.
The bank manages the account.
förvaltar (present tense)
Han förvaltade sin talang.
He managed his talent.
förvaltade (past tense)
Företaget förvaltar många lägenheter.
The company manages many apartments.
förvaltar (present tense)
Hur förvaltade ni pengarna?
How did you manage the money?
förvaltade (past tense question)
De har förvaltat gården i generationer.
They have managed the farm for generations.
förvaltat (supine/present perfect)
Det är svårt att förvalta ett stort arv.
It is difficult to manage a large inheritance.
förvalta (infinitive)
Vem ska förvalta projektet?
Who is going to manage the project?
förvalta (infinitive after 'ska')
Vi förvaltar naturen tillsammans.
We manage nature together.
förvaltar (present tense)
Hon förvaltade förtroendet hon fick.
She managed the trust she received.
förvaltade (past tense)
Kan du hjälpa mig att förvalta detta?
Can you help me manage this?
förvalta (infinitive)
Kommunen förvaltar skolans resurser.
The municipality manages the school's resources.
förvaltar (present tense)
Det är viktigt att förvalta sitt rykte.
It is important to manage one's reputation.
förvalta (infinitive)
Fonden förvaltas av professionella ekonomer.
The fund is managed by professional economists.
förvaltas (passive present)
Vi måste förvalta våra gemensamma tillgångar.
We must manage our common assets.
förvalta (infinitive)
Han förvaltade sin fars bibliotek efter dödsfallet.
He managed his father's library after the death.
förvaltade (past tense)
Vem har förvaltat dessa dokument?
Who has managed these documents?
förvaltat (supine/present perfect)
De lovade att förvalta miljön på ett bättre sätt.
They promised to manage the environment in a better way.
förvalta (infinitive)
Hur ska vi förvalta den nya tekniken?
How should we manage the new technology?
förvalta (infinitive after 'ska')
Styrelsen förvaltar företagets långsiktiga strategi.
The board manages the company's long-term strategy.
förvaltar (present tense)
Det krävs integritet för att förvalta andras pengar.
Integrity is required to manage other people's money.
förvalta (infinitive)
Kulturarvet förvaltas av Riksantikvarieämbetet.
The cultural heritage is managed by the National Heritage Board.
förvaltas (passive present)
Han förvaltade sitt mandat med stor skicklighet.
He managed his mandate with great skill.
förvaltade (past tense)
Vi behöver förvalta den kunskap vi har byggt upp.
We need to manage the knowledge we have built up.
förvalta (infinitive)
Fastigheten förvaltades dåligt under många år.
The property was managed poorly for many years.
förvaltades (passive past)
Det är en utmaning att förvalta en växande organisation.
It is a challenge to manage a growing organization.
förvalta (infinitive)
De förvaltar sina resurser genom smarta investeringar.
They manage their resources through smart investments.
förvaltar (present tense)
Att förvalta en statlig myndighet kräver politisk fingertoppskänsla.
Managing a state agency requires political finesse.
förvalta (infinitive as subject)
Forskarna diskuterar hur man bäst förvaltar biologisk mångfald.
Researchers are discussing how best to manage biodiversity.
förvaltar (present tense)
Den diskretionära förvaltningen har ökat i omfattning.
Discretionary management has increased in scope.
förvaltningen (noun form)
Regeringen misslyckades med att förvalta folkets förtroende.
The government failed to manage the people's trust.
förvalta (infinitive)
Det är en konst att förvalta ett konstnärligt eftermäle.
It is an art to manage an artistic legacy.
förvalta (infinitive)
Kapitalet förvaltas enligt strikta etiska riktlinjer.
The capital is managed according to strict ethical guidelines.
förvaltas (passive present)
Vi måste förvalta den demokratiska processen varsamt.
We must manage the democratic process carefully.
förvalta (infinitive)
Han har förvaltat sin makt på ett auktoritärt sätt.
He has managed his power in an authoritarian way.
förvaltat (supine/present perfect)
Att förvalta det gemensamma goda är politikens främsta uppgift.
Managing the common good is the primary task of politics.
förvalta (infinitive as subject)
Den ekosystembaserade förvaltningen är nödvändig för havets överlevnad.
Ecosystem-based management is necessary for the ocean's survival.
förvaltningen (noun form)
Historien kommer att döma hur vi förvaltade denna kris.
History will judge how we managed this crisis.
förvaltade (past tense)
Förmögenheten förvaltas genom en komplex stiftelsestruktur.
The wealth is managed through a complex foundation structure.
förvaltas (passive present)
Han förvaltade sitt intellektuella arv med stor integritet.
He managed his intellectual legacy with great integrity.
förvaltade (past tense)
Det åligger oss att förvalta planeten för de ofödda generationerna.
It is incumbent upon us to manage the planet for unborn generations.
förvalta (infinitive)
Institutionen har till uppgift att förvalta den nationella identiteten.
The institution has the task of managing the national identity.
förvalta (infinitive)
Hur förvaltar man bäst en sanning som är obekväm?
How does one best manage a truth that is uncomfortable?
förvaltar (present tense)
동의어
반의어
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— To manage one's time effectively and responsibly.
Lär dig att förvalta din tid så hinner du mer.
— To manage and protect the legacy of someone who has passed away.
Familjen förvaltar författarens eftermäle.
— To carry out a political or professional mandate/order.
Politikerna måste förvalta sitt mandat från folket.
— To manage resources (human, natural, or financial).
Vi har begränsade resurser att förvalta.
— To manage a treasure or something very valuable.
Museet förvaltar en unik skatt av gamla mynt.
— To preserve and pass on knowledge.
Vi måste förvalta den kunskap som de äldre besitter.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Hantera is 'to handle' (tactical/short-term), while förvalta is 'to steward' (strategic/long-term).
Administrera is the bureaucratic process; förvalta is the responsibility for the asset's value.
Styra is to actively lead or steer; förvalta is to maintain and oversee.
관용어 및 표현
— To make the most of one's talents or resources. From the biblical parable of the talents.
Han förvaltade verkligen sitt pund och blev en framgångsrik musiker.
literary/formal— While not using the word 'förvalta', it refers to the right to manage/live in a home after a spouse dies, often discussed in 'förvaltning' contexts.
Efter makens död fick hon sitta i orubbat bo.
legal— To be careful with money, a simpler way to describe 'förvalta pengar'.
Nu måste vi hålla i pengarna ett tag.
informal— To manage many things at once.
Som förvaltare måste man kunna ha många bollar i luften.
informal— To contribute to the collective 'management' of a task.
Alla måste dra sitt strå till stacken för att förvalta vår miljö.
neutral— To be passed down, often necessitating 'förvaltning'.
Gården har gått i arv i flera hundra år.
neutral— To be the 'manager' of one's own destiny.
Du är din egen lyckas smed.
neutral— The opposite of 'förvalta'—to have no management of resources, just surviving day to day.
De tvingades leva ur hand i mun.
informal— To do one's duty, often used regarding managing responsibilities.
Han ville alltid göra rätt för sig.
neutral— To manage one's promises/integrity.
Han stod vid sitt ord och förvaltade förtroendet väl.
neutral혼동하기 쉬운
Both mean 'to take care of'.
Sköta is for daily tasks (sköta disken); förvalta is for valuable assets (förvalta ett arv).
Hon sköter katten, men förvaltar familjeföretaget.
Both involve oversight.
Kontrollera is to check or verify; förvalta is to manage and grow.
Han kontrollerar kvittona, men förvaltar budgeten.
Both involve keeping something.
Bevara is to keep exactly as it is; förvalta often involves active use or investment.
Vi bevarar gamla byggnader, men förvaltar statens pengar.
Both involve organizing.
Ordna is to arrange or fix; förvalta is a formal administrative role.
Kan du ordna fikat? Han ska förvalta projektet.
Both involve leadership.
Leda is to show the way; förvalta is to look after the means to get there.
Hon leder teamet och förvaltar deras resurser.
문장 패턴
Jag vill förvalta [objekt].
Jag vill förvalta mitt arv.
Det är viktigt att förvalta [objekt].
Det är viktigt att förvalta miljön.
[Objekt] förvaltas av [agent].
Fonden förvaltas av banken.
Att förvalta [objekt] kräver [egenskap].
Att förvalta pengar kräver tålamod.
Han har fått i uppdrag att förvalta [objekt].
Han har fått i uppdrag att förvalta gården.
Genom att förvalta [objekt] kan vi [mål].
Genom att förvalta resurserna kan vi växa.
Ett sätt att förvalta [objekt] är att [verb].
Ett sätt att förvalta förtroendet är att vara ärlig.
Det åligger [person/grupp] att förvalta [objekt].
Det åligger oss att förvalta planeten.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
Common in professional, legal, and environmental Swedish; rare in casual slang.
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Jag förvaltar mina problem.
→
Jag hanterar mina problem.
You 'hantera' (handle) problems or stress. 'Förvalta' is for assets and resources.
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Vem förvaltar dörren?
→
Vem vaktar dörren?
You don't 'förvalta' a door; you 'vakta' (guard) it. 'Förvalta' is for administrative care.
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Han är en bra förvalta.
→
Han är en bra förvaltare.
You need the noun form 'förvaltare' to describe the person. 'Förvalta' is the verb.
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Jag ska förvalta disken.
→
Jag ska sköta disken.
'Förvalta' is too formal for washing dishes. Use 'sköta' or 'ta hand om'.
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Fonden förvaltar av banken.
→
Fonden förvaltas av banken.
When the fund is being managed, you must use the passive '-s' form: förvaltas.
팁
Conjugation
Remember it's a regular Group 1 verb. Förvalta, förvaltar, förvaltade, förvaltat. This makes it easy to use in all tenses once you know the root.
Professionalism
Use 'förvalta' in business meetings to show you understand the long-term responsibility of your role. It sounds more impressive than 'jobba med'.
Environment
In Sweden, 'förvalta' is the key verb for environmental sustainability. Use it when talking about nature to sound like a native.
Formal vs Informal
Don't use 'förvalta' for small things like your grocery list. It's for things with high value or long-term impact.
News Keywords
When you hear 'förvaltning' on Swedish radio, get ready for a story about the economy or a government department.
Compound Words
Swedish loves compound words. Try to combine 'förvaltning' with other nouns like 'skola' (skolförvaltning) or 'park' (parkförvaltning).
Trust
Understand that 'förvalta ett förtroende' is a very Swedish way to talk about leadership. It shows humility and duty.
Guardianship
A 'förvaltare' can also be a legal guardian. This is a serious role in the Swedish legal system for helping vulnerable people.
The Root 'Valta'
Connect 'valta' to 'våld' (power) and 'välde' (rule). It helps you remember that the word is about exercising power responsibly.
Stress Pattern
Always stress the second syllable (för-VAL-ta). Stressing the first syllable is a common mistake for English speakers.
암기하기
기억법
Think of a 'Vault'. You 'förvalta' things that are so valuable they belong in a vault, like money or secrets. You are the keeper of the 'Vault-a'.
시각적 연상
Imagine a person in a suit holding a golden key, standing in front of a beautiful forest and a large bank. They are looking after both with a serious expression.
Word Web
챌린지
Try to use 'förvalta' in a sentence about your favorite hobby. For example: 'Jag försöker förvalta min samling av gamla frimärken.' (I try to manage my collection of old stamps.)
어원
The word 'förvalta' comes from the Middle Low German word 'vorwalten'. It is composed of the prefix 'för-' (corresponding to German 'ver-') and the verb 'valta' (related to German 'walten'), which means to rule, govern, or have power over.
원래 의미: To exercise power or authority over something.
Germanic (Indo-European)문화적 맥락
No specific sensitivities, but using it in a very casual context might make you sound arrogant or overly formal.
In English, we often use 'manage' for everything from a store to our emotions. Swedish is more specific; 'förvalta' is reserved for the 'stewardship' of valuable things.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Banking and Finance
- förvalta fonder
- kapitalförvaltare
- förvaltningsavgift
- diskretionär förvaltning
Real Estate
- fastighetsförvaltare
- förvalta hyreshus
- teknisk förvaltning
- ekonomisk förvaltning
Government and Politics
- offentlig förvaltning
- förvalta ett mandat
- förvaltningsrätt
- statlig förvaltning
Nature and Environment
- förvalta viltstammar
- skogsförvaltning
- hållbar förvaltning
- resursförvaltning
Personal Legacy
- förvalta ett arv
- förvalta ett minne
- förvalta en talang
- förvalta sitt pund
대화 시작하기
"Hur tycker du att vi bäst ska förvalta våra naturresurser i framtiden?"
"Vem förvaltar din bostadsrättsförening?"
"Är det svårt att förvalta ett stort arv, tror du?"
"Hur förvaltar du din lediga tid på helgerna?"
"Vilket företag förvaltar dina pensionsfonder?"
일기 주제
Reflektera över hur du förvaltar dina egna talanger. Gör du tillräckligt för att utveckla dem?
Om du fick i uppdrag att förvalta en stor summa pengar till välgörenhet, vad skulle du göra?
Hur kan vi som samhälle bättre förvalta det förtroende som framtida generationer ger oss?
Beskriv en person som du tycker förvaltar sitt liv på ett inspirerande sätt.
Skriv om en tradition i din familj som du vill förvalta och föra vidare.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, you can, but it sounds very formal. You might say 'Jag förvaltar min ekonomi' if you want to emphasize that you take it very seriously, like an investment manager would. In casual conversation, 'sköter min ekonomi' is more common.
A 'fastighetsförvaltare' is a property manager. They are responsible for the upkeep of a building, dealing with tenants, and ensuring the property maintains its value. It is a very common job title in Sweden.
Generally, yes. It implies care and responsibility. However, you can 'förvalta något dåligt' (manage something poorly), which is a common criticism of politicians or CEOs.
The most common term is 'kapitalförvaltning' or 'tillgångsförvaltning'. People who do this professionally are called 'kapitalförvaltare'.
It is an idiom meaning to make the most of your natural talents or the resources you've been given. It comes from a parable in the Bible about servants given 'pounds' (money) to manage.
No, you cannot 'förvalta' a person. You 'vårdar' (care for) or 'tar hand om' (take care of) a person. You can only 'förvalta' their assets or their legacy.
'Förvaltning' is a neutral, professional term for administration. 'Regim' usually refers to a political system or leadership, often with a negative or strict connotation.
Yes, very much so. For example, a 'god man' or 'förvaltare' is someone appointed by a court to manage the affairs of someone who cannot do it themselves.
It's possible but rare. You would more likely say 'ta hand om min hälsa'. Using 'förvalta' would imply your health is an asset you are stewarding for the future.
Often, it implies the opposite. You 'förvaltar' something for someone else (like a bank for a client) or for the collective (like a government for the people).
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Write a sentence using 'förvalta' in the present tense about money.
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Write a sentence using 'förvaltade' about a farm.
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Write a sentence using the passive form 'förvaltas'.
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Translate: 'It is important to manage our natural resources.'
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Write a formal sentence about 'förvalta ett förtroende'.
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Write a sentence using 'kapitalförvaltning'.
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Translate: 'Who manages this building?'
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Write a sentence about managing your time.
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Write a sentence using 'förvaltat' in the present perfect.
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Translate: 'The estate was managed by a lawyer.'
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Write a sentence about 'förvaltning' as a noun.
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Write a sentence about managing a legacy (eftermäle).
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Write a sentence about 'viltförvaltning' (wildlife management).
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Translate: 'She manages a large stock portfolio.'
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Write a sentence about 'förvalta sitt pund'.
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Write a sentence about 'förvaltningsavgift'.
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Translate: 'They managed the project together.'
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Write a sentence using 'förvaltare'.
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Write a sentence about 'förvaltningsrätt'.
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Translate: 'We must manage our common assets varsamt.'
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Say 'I manage my money' in Swedish.
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Say 'Who manages the house?' in Swedish.
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Say 'We managed the forest' in Swedish.
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Say 'The fund is managed by the bank' in Swedish.
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Say 'It is important to manage time' in Swedish.
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Say 'I work with asset management' in Swedish.
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Say 'He managed his talent' in Swedish.
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Say 'They want to manage the inheritance' in Swedish.
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Say 'Who is the property manager?' in Swedish.
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Say 'We have managed the project well' in Swedish.
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Say 'It must be managed carefully' in Swedish.
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Say 'She manages a large portfolio' in Swedish.
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Say 'The state manages the resources' in Swedish.
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Say 'How did you manage the trust?' in Swedish.
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Say 'They manage the cultural heritage' in Swedish.
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Say 'We manage the environment together' in Swedish.
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Say 'The legacy was well managed' in Swedish.
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Say 'Who managed the money last year?' in Swedish.
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Say 'I want to manage my own life' in Swedish.
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Say 'The board manages the strategy' in Swedish.
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Listen and write: 'Banken förvaltar kapital.'
Listen and write: 'Vem ska förvalta arvet?'
Listen and write: 'Vi förvaltade skogen väl.'
Listen and write: 'Fonden förvaltas av experter.'
Listen and write: 'Det är viktigt att förvalta tid.'
Listen and write: 'Han arbetar som förvaltare.'
Listen and write: 'Fastigheten förvaltas dåligt.'
Listen and write: 'De har förvaltat förtroendet.'
Listen and write: 'Vem förvaltar byggnaden?'
Listen and write: 'Vi måste förvalta resurserna.'
Listen and write: 'Kapitalet förvaltades försiktigt.'
Listen and write: 'Hon förvaltar en portfölj.'
Listen and write: 'Styrelsen förvaltar mandatet.'
Listen and write: 'Det är en form av förvaltning.'
Listen and write: 'De förvaltade gården tillsammans.'
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Summary
The word 'förvalta' is more than just 'to manage'; it is 'to steward'. It implies a moral or legal duty to look after something valuable—be it money, nature, or trust—so that it remains intact or grows for the future. Example: 'Banken förvaltar mina besparingar' (The bank manages my savings).
- Förvalta means to manage or steward assets like money and property with a high degree of responsibility.
- It is a formal verb used in business, law, and environmental contexts to describe long-term caretaking.
- The word implies acting on behalf of others or for the benefit of future generations.
- Commonly seen in terms like 'kapitalförvaltning' (asset management) and 'fastighetsförvaltning' (property management).
Conjugation
Remember it's a regular Group 1 verb. Förvalta, förvaltar, förvaltade, förvaltat. This makes it easy to use in all tenses once you know the root.
Professionalism
Use 'förvalta' in business meetings to show you understand the long-term responsibility of your role. It sounds more impressive than 'jobba med'.
Environment
In Sweden, 'förvalta' is the key verb for environmental sustainability. Use it when talking about nature to sound like a native.
Formal vs Informal
Don't use 'förvalta' for small things like your grocery list. It's for things with high value or long-term impact.
관련 콘텐츠
business 관련 단어
affär
A1store
angående
B1on the subject of
avdrag
B2deduction
avisera
A2to inform or notify someone about something
avkastning
C1투자 수익 또는 수익률.
avstämning
C1데이터나 기대치가 일치하는지 확인하기 위한 조정 또는 대조.
avtal
A2A formal agreement
avveckla
B2사업이나 조직을 점진적으로 축소하거나 종료하다. 청산하다.
avvägning
B2두 가지 사항 사이의 절충이나 균형.
bank
A2place for money