Meaning
Proceeding to the next stage.
Cultural Background
In Swedish meetings, 'gå vidare' is a key tool for 'consensus culture'. It allows a leader to move past a disagreement without making anyone lose face. Swedes value privacy and emotional independence. 'Att gå vidare' is often seen as a sign of strength and maturity after a personal crisis. Sweden is highly digitized. You will see 'Gå vidare' on almost every Swedish website, from BankID logins to H&M checkouts. Many Swedish pop songs use 'gå vidare' as a theme of empowerment and leaving bad relationships behind, reflecting a modern, secular society.
The Stress Rule
Always stress 'vidare'. If you stress 'gå', it sounds like you are emphasizing the physical act of walking rather than the transition.
Don't Kill Your Ex
Never say 'Han har gått bort' when you mean he moved on from a relationship. You'll sound like you're announcing a death!
Meaning
Proceeding to the next stage.
The Stress Rule
Always stress 'vidare'. If you stress 'gå', it sounds like you are emphasizing the physical act of walking rather than the transition.
Don't Kill Your Ex
Never say 'Han har gått bort' when you mean he moved on from a relationship. You'll sound like you're announcing a death!
Professional Polish
Use 'Ska vi gå vidare?' in meetings to sound like a natural leader who values efficiency.
The 'Lagom' Transition
Moving on in Sweden is often done quietly. You don't need a big announcement; just 'gå vidare' with your life.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Vi har pratat klart om det här. Ska vi gå _______ till nästa punkt?
'Gå vidare' is the standard phrase for moving to the next point in a meeting.
Which sentence is correct for someone who has recovered from a breakup?
Hur mår han efter skilsmässan?
'Gå vidare' means he has moved on emotionally. 'Gå bort' means he died!
Complete the dialogue in a professional setting.
Chef: Är vi redo för nästa steg? Anställd: Ja, vi kan _______ _______ med projektet nu.
In a project context, 'gå vidare' means to proceed to the next phase.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
1. 'Gå vidare till kassan.' 2. 'Hon har äntligen gått vidare.' 3. 'Vi gick vidare i skogen.'
1 is for shopping (checkout), 2 is emotional, 3 is physical movement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gå Vidare vs. Fortsätta
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi har pratat klart om det här. Ska vi gå _______ till nästa punkt?
'Gå vidare' is the standard phrase for moving to the next point in a meeting.
Hur mår han efter skilsmässan?
'Gå vidare' means he has moved on emotionally. 'Gå bort' means he died!
Chef: Är vi redo för nästa steg? Anställd: Ja, vi kan _______ _______ med projektet nu.
In a project context, 'gå vidare' means to proceed to the next phase.
1. 'Gå vidare till kassan.' 2. 'Hon har äntligen gått vidare.' 3. 'Vi gick vidare i skogen.'
1 is for shopping (checkout), 2 is emotional, 3 is physical movement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal business meetings and informal chats with friends.
No, for a car you would use 'köra vidare' or 'åka vidare'. 'Gå' implies walking or abstract movement.
The past tense is 'gick vidare'. For example: 'Vi gick vidare till nästa rum.'
Usually, yes. It implies progress or healing. However, in a meeting, it can sometimes be used to shut down a topic someone wanted to keep discussing.
You can, but 'gå framåt' is more about general progress or physical direction. 'Gå vidare' is better for 'the next step'.
Use 'gå vidare från ett uppbrott' or simply 'gå vidare'.
Yes! If a team wins and moves to the next round, they 'går vidare i turneringen'.
Stanna kvar (stay/remain) or fastna (get stuck).
Yes, 'gå vidare till nästa sida' is very common.
It is an adverb here, modifying the verb 'gå'.
Yes, 'gå vidare i livet' or 'gå vidare med mitt liv' are both perfectly natural.
Very common. You'll see headlines like 'Polisen går vidare med utredningen' (Police proceed with the investigation).
Related Phrases
komma vidare
similarTo make progress after being stuck.
gå med på
builds onTo agree to something.
fortsätta
synonymTo continue.
lämna bakom sig
similarTo leave behind.
dra vidare
informalTo move on to the next place (e.g., a bar).
