A1 Collocation Neutro

Hålla inne

Hold inside

Pratique

Significado

To keep something hidden.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Swedish Silence' is a known phenomenon where people 'håller inne' their opinions to avoid direct confrontation. Withholding payment ('hålla inne betalning') is a legally protected right in Sweden if a service is not delivered as agreed. Modern Swedish discourse encourages 'att inte hålla inne', breaking away from the stoic traditions of the past.

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The 'Med' Rule

If you are withholding a noun (truth, info, money), always add 'med' for a 100% native sound.

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Don't over-suppress

In Sweden, 'hålla inne' can have a negative connotation of being 'stiff' or 'uncommunicative'.

Significado

To keep something hidden.

🎯

The 'Med' Rule

If you are withholding a noun (truth, info, money), always add 'med' for a 100% native sound.

⚠️

Don't over-suppress

In Sweden, 'hålla inne' can have a negative connotation of being 'stiff' or 'uncommunicative'.

Teste-se

Fill in the missing part of the phrase.

Han försökte hålla ____ sina tårar.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: inne

To 'hålla inne' tårar means to suppress them.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly for withholding a secret?

How do you say 'He is withholding the truth'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Han håller inne med sanningen.

When withholding information, 'med' is the standard preposition.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Varför skrattar du inte? B: Jag försöker ______ ______ , vi är i kyrkan!

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: hålla inne

You suppress laughter in a serious place like a church.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Fill in the missing part of the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Han försökte hålla ____ sina tårar.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: inne

To 'hålla inne' tårar means to suppress them.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly for withholding a secret? Choose B1

How do you say 'He is withholding the truth'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Han håller inne med sanningen.

When withholding information, 'med' is the standard preposition.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Varför skrattar du inte? B: Jag försöker ______ ______ , vi är i kyrkan!

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: hålla inne

You suppress laughter in a serious place like a church.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

Yes, 'hålla inne andan' is correct, though 'hålla andan' is more common.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

The past tense is 'höll inne'. Example: 'Jag höll inne mitt skratt'.

Frases relacionadas

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Hålla tillbaka

similar

To hold back

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Hålla ut

contrast

To endure/hang in there

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Hålla med

contrast

To agree

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Innehålla

builds on

To contain

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