Signification
Creating an inventory.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'framförhållning' (foresight) is huge. Making a list weeks before an event is considered normal and responsible. Lists are often used in 'fika' rooms to coordinate who brings what for the coffee break. Swedes are early adopters of technology; 'göra en lista' almost always implies using an app like Any.do or Notes rather than paper. Students are taught early to 'göra en lista' to structure their essays and study time, reflecting the value of systematic thinking.
Use 'på' for contents
Always use the preposition 'på' when listing items: 'en lista på äpplen, päron och bananer'.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'list' instead of 'lista' is a very common beginner mistake. Keep that 'a' at the end!
Signification
Creating an inventory.
Use 'på' for contents
Always use the preposition 'på' when listing items: 'en lista på äpplen, päron och bananer'.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'list' instead of 'lista' is a very common beginner mistake. Keep that 'a' at the end!
The 'Att-göra' compound
You'll see 'att-göra-lista' everywhere. It's the standard word for a to-do list in apps and offices.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Jag ______ en lista igår.
'Igår' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, which is 'gjorde'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Swedish sentence:
It uses the correct verb 'göra', the correct article 'en', and the correct noun 'lista'.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations for these organizational terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi måste handla. B: Okej, jag ______ en lista nu.
The person is doing it 'nu' (now), so the present tense 'gör' is needed.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Types of Lists
Shopping
- • Matlista
- • Inköpslista
Work
- • Att-göra-lista
- • Projektlista
Social
- • Gästlista
- • Önskelista
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ______ en lista igår.
'Igår' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, which is 'gjorde'.
Choose the most natural Swedish sentence:
It uses the correct verb 'göra', the correct article 'en', and the correct noun 'lista'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these organizational terms.
A: Vi måste handla. B: Okej, jag ______ en lista nu.
The person is doing it 'nu' (now), so the present tense 'gör' is needed.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'skriva en lista' is very common and emphasizes the act of writing. 'Göra en lista' is slightly more general.
Both are correct. 'På' is more common for simple items (groceries), while 'över' is used for more complex overviews (participants, risks).
It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings. For very formal legal contexts, use 'upprätta en lista'.
The most common phrase is 'bocka av'. For example: 'Jag har bockat av allt på listan'.
There isn't one perfect translation, but people often say 'en lista på saker jag vill göra innan jag dör' or simply use the English 'bucket list'.
Usually, for music, we say 'skapa en spellista' (create a playlist), but 'göra en lista med låtar' is also understood.
'Laga' means to repair or to cook. 'Göra' is the general verb for making or doing something from scratch.
Yes, it's in the top 500 most used nouns in Swedish.
Yes, 'Jag gör lista' sounds like incorrect Swedish. Always use 'en lista' or 'listan'.
It is 'listor'. So, 'Jag gör ofta listor' (I often make lists).
Expressions liées
Skriva ner
similarTo write down
Hålla ordning
builds onTo keep order
Bocka av
builds onTo check off
En att-göra-lista
specialized formA to-do list
Upprätta
specialized formTo draw up/establish
