A1 Collocation Neutral

Klar himmel

Clear sky

Significado

Weather without clouds.

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Contexto cultural

A 'klar himmel' in February is often called 'vårvinter' (spring-winter) weather—beautiful but freezing. A clear sky is essential for the tourism industry here, as it's the only way to see the Aurora Borealis. In cities like Stockholm, a clear sky leads to 'uteserveringar' (outdoor seating) filling up instantly, even if it's only 10 degrees Celsius. The clear sky is often used as a symbol of 'frihet' (freedom) in classic Swedish poetry.

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The 'Väder' Rule

If you use 'väder' (weather), use 'klart'. If you use 'himmel' (sky), use 'klar'.

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Winter Warning

A clear sky in winter means it will be much colder than a cloudy one. Dress in layers!

Significado

Weather without clouds.

💡

The 'Väder' Rule

If you use 'väder' (weather), use 'klart'. If you use 'himmel' (sky), use 'klar'.

⚠️

Winter Warning

A clear sky in winter means it will be much colder than a cloudy one. Dress in layers!

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Poetic Touch

Use 'kristallklar himmel' to sound more advanced and descriptive.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'klar' or 'himmel'.

Solen skiner från en ____ himmel.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: klar

Since 'himmel' is an en-word and the sentence is indefinite, we use 'klar'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct definite form:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Den klara himlen är blå.

The definite form requires 'Den' + adjective ending in '-a' + noun ending in '-n'.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the pairs:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Stjärnklar himmel = Starry sky, Molnfri himmel = Cloud-free sky, Klar himmel = Clear sky, Grå himmel = Grey sky

These are all common variations of sky descriptions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ska vi grilla ikväll? B: Ja, prognosen säger att det blir ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: klar himmel

You usually want a clear sky for grilling.

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Ayudas visuales

Klar vs. Klart

En-words
Klar himmel Clear sky
Ett-words
Klart väder Clear weather

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'klar' or 'himmel'. Fill Blank A1

Solen skiner från en ____ himmel.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: klar

Since 'himmel' is an en-word and the sentence is indefinite, we use 'klar'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct definite form:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Den klara himlen är blå.

The definite form requires 'Den' + adjective ending in '-a' + noun ending in '-n'.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Stjärnklar himmel = Starry sky, Molnfri himmel = Cloud-free sky, Klar himmel = Clear sky, Grå himmel = Grey sky

These are all common variations of sky descriptions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Ska vi grilla ikväll? B: Ja, prognosen säger att det blir ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: klar himmel

You usually want a clear sky for grilling.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, 'blå himmel' is very common and slightly more informal. 'Klar himmel' is more precise about the lack of clouds.

No, it also means 'heaven'. Context tells you which is which. In weather, it's always 'sky'.

Use the verb 'klarna'. 'Det klarnar upp.'

In Swedish, adjectives get an '-a' ending in the definite form.

Yes, but 'stjärnklar' (star-clear) is more common at night.

Only to mean they are 'finished' (Jag är klar) or 'thinking clearly' (Jag tänker klart).

The most common opposite is 'mulet' (overcast) or 'molnigt' (cloudy).

It is neutral. It works in both a scientific report and a text to a friend.

It can, but usually it means 'clear' or 'transparent'. For 'bright', use 'ljus'.

Not really. You would say 'en stark sol' (a strong sun) or 'solen skiner klart' (the sun shines brightly).

Frases relacionadas

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Molnfritt

synonym

Cloud-free

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Stjärnklar

specialized form

Star-clear

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Solsken

similar

Sunshine

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Det klarnar upp

builds on

It's clearing up

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