意味
To watch for something.
文化的背景
The concept of 'Grannsamverkan' (Neighborhood Watch) is a major cultural application of 'hålla utkik'. It's a formal system where neighbors agree to watch each other's houses. During mushroom season, Swedes 'håller utkik' for chanterelles. It's almost a national sport to spot them before anyone else. The phrase is a linguistic relic of Sweden's time as a major naval power. Many Swedish idioms come from the sea. In the highly digitized Swedish society, 'hålla utkik' is the standard term used by apps (like BankID or Kivra) to tell users to wait for a notification.
The 'Efter' Rule
Always pair 'hålla utkik' with 'efter' if you have an object. It's the single biggest marker of a fluent speaker.
Not for TV
Never use this for watching a show. It sounds like you are waiting for the TV to do something unexpected.
意味
To watch for something.
The 'Efter' Rule
Always pair 'hålla utkik' with 'efter' if you have an object. It's the single biggest marker of a fluent speaker.
Not for TV
Never use this for watching a show. It sounds like you are waiting for the TV to do something unexpected.
Polite Waiting
Using this phrase when waiting for a friend makes you sound more proactive and caring than just saying 'Jag väntar'.
Job Ads
You will see this phrase constantly in Swedish LinkedIn posts. 'Vi håller utkik efter nästa stjärna!'
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct preposition.
Jag står vid fönstret och håller utkik ___ bussen.
In Swedish, the standard preposition used with 'hålla utkik' to indicate what you are looking for is 'efter'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in the past tense?
Yesterday I kept an eye out for you.
'Höll' is the preterite (past) form of 'hålla'. Remember the V2 rule: the verb comes second!
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a crowded festival and looking for your friend who is wearing a yellow hat.
'Hålla utkik' is the correct choice because you are actively searching/waiting to spot the hat.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kommer paketet idag? B: Jag vet inte, men du kan väl ___ ?
Since the package might arrive at any time, 'hålla utkik' is the most natural way to suggest staying alert for it.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
When to Hålla Utkik
People
- • Friends
- • The Postman
- • The Boss
Transport
- • The Bus
- • A Taxi
- • Your Flight
Opportunities
- • Job Openings
- • Sales
- • New Trends
練習問題バンク
4 問題Jag står vid fönstret och håller utkik ___ bussen.
In Swedish, the standard preposition used with 'hålla utkik' to indicate what you are looking for is 'efter'.
Yesterday I kept an eye out for you.
'Höll' is the preterite (past) form of 'hålla'. Remember the V2 rule: the verb comes second!
You are at a crowded festival and looking for your friend who is wearing a yellow hat.
'Hålla utkik' is the correct choice because you are actively searching/waiting to spot the hat.
A: Kommer paketet idag? B: Jag vet inte, men du kan väl ___ ?
Since the package might arrive at any time, 'hålla utkik' is the most natural way to suggest staying alert for it.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but only for locations. 'Håll utkik på gatan' (Watch on the street). Use 'efter' for the object.
'Spana' is more intense, like a detective. 'Hålla utkik' is more common for everyday waiting.
Yes, 'hålla utkik efter faror' is very common in safety contexts.
Yes, in standard Swedish, 'ki' usually produces a soft 'sh' sound (/ɕ/).
Yes: 'Jag höll utkik'.
Not exactly. 'Keep an eye on' can mean 'watch over' (vakta). 'Hålla utkik' is specifically about spotting something new or arriving.
Yes, 'Håll utkik efter rean' is perfect.
The noun is 'en utkik' (a lookout/person) or 'en utkiksplats' (a lookout point).
No. 'Jag står här och håller utkik' is a complete sentence.
関連フレーズ
hålla ögonen öppna
synonymTo keep one's eyes open.
spana efter
similarTo scout/scan for.
vakta
contrastTo guard.
ligga på lur
similarTo lie in wait.
ha ögonen med sig
builds onTo have one's eyes with them.
