Meaning
Feeling secure and protected.
Cultural Background
The 'Trygghetsrådet' (TRR) is a unique Swedish organization that helps employees who have been laid off, reflecting the national obsession with career security. Swedish cities often have 'trygghetsvandringar' (safety walks) where citizens and officials walk through neighborhoods to identify dark or scary spots that need better lighting. A 'trygghetsnarkoman' is a humorous, slightly derogatory term for someone who over-insures their life and avoids all risk. The concept of 'trygghet' was the emotional glue of the 20th-century Swedish social project, promising safety from 'cradle to grave'.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always remember the reflexive pronoun. If you leave it out, the sentence feels incomplete to a Swede.
A High Compliment
Telling a Swede 'Jag känner mig trygg med dig' is one of the deepest compliments you can give. It implies deep trust.
Meaning
Feeling secure and protected.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always remember the reflexive pronoun. If you leave it out, the sentence feels incomplete to a Swede.
A High Compliment
Telling a Swede 'Jag känner mig trygg med dig' is one of the deepest compliments you can give. It implies deep trust.
Trygg vs Säker
Don't use 'trygg' for being 'sure' about a fact. Use 'säker' for that.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun and adjective form.
Vi känner ______ ______ (safe) i Sverige.
'Vi' requires the reflexive pronoun 'oss' and the plural adjective 'trygga'.
Which sentence is the most natural for emotional safety?
How do you say 'I feel safe with my family'?
'Känna sig trygg' is the idiomatic way to express emotional safety.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är du rädd för mörkret? B: Nej, så länge du är här ______ ______ ______ ______.
The word order flips in a sub-clause/after an introductory phrase, but 'känner jag mig trygg' is the complete thought.
Match the sentence to the context.
1. Barnet känner sig tryggt. 2. Investeringarna är tryggade. 3. Jag är säker på att det är sant.
1 matches Emotions, 2 matches Finance, 3 matches Facts.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi känner ______ ______ (safe) i Sverige.
'Vi' requires the reflexive pronoun 'oss' and the plural adjective 'trygga'.
How do you say 'I feel safe with my family'?
'Känna sig trygg' is the idiomatic way to express emotional safety.
A: Är du rädd för mörkret? B: Nej, så länge du är här ______ ______ ______ ______.
The word order flips in a sub-clause/after an introductory phrase, but 'känner jag mig trygg' is the complete thought.
1. Barnet känner sig tryggt. 2. Investeringarna är tryggade. 3. Jag är säker på att det är sant.
1 matches Emotions, 2 matches Finance, 3 matches Facts.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, a safe for money is called 'ett kassaskåp'.
No, you can say 'ett tryggt område' (a safe area) or 'en trygg placering' (a safe investment).
The opposite is 'otrygg'.
It becomes 'tryggt' when describing an 'ett-word' like 'barnet' or 'huset'.
Related Phrases
känna sig säker
similarTo feel safe or certain.
känna sig lugn
similarTo feel calm.
känna sig otrygg
contrastTo feel unsafe or insecure.
i trygga händer
builds onIn safe hands.
