Signification
To make something move faster.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish work culture, 'sätta fart på' is often used by project managers to signal the end of the 'fika' or planning phase and the start of the 'doing' phase. In international Swedish companies like IKEA or Volvo, this phrase is used to translate the 'sense of urgency' core value into local operations. Younger Swedes might use 'sätta fart' (without the 'på') more often as a command to friends, similar to 'let's go' or 'chop chop'. In coastal regions, the phrase still carries a literal meaning related to sailing and boating, reflecting Sweden's long maritime history.
Use it for Motivation
In a team setting, saying 'Nu sätter vi fart på det här!' sounds much more encouraging than 'Skynda er!' (Hurry up!).
The 'Fart' Trap
Remember that for Swedes, 'fart' is a very common, professional word. Don't be afraid to use it in serious contexts.
Signification
To make something move faster.
Use it for Motivation
In a team setting, saying 'Nu sätter vi fart på det här!' sounds much more encouraging than 'Skynda er!' (Hurry up!).
The 'Fart' Trap
Remember that for Swedes, 'fart' is a very common, professional word. Don't be afraid to use it in serious contexts.
Social Lubricant
Use this phrase when you want to suggest changing the music or starting a game at a party—it makes you sound very integrated into Swedish social norms.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Vi måste ______ fart ______ projektet om vi ska bli klara.
The correct collocation is 'sätta fart på'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in the past tense?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Satte' is the irregular past tense of 'sätta'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Festen är lite tråkig, eller hur? B: Ja, vi borde...
'Sätta fart på musiken' is the natural way to say 'get the music going' to liven things up.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: 'Regeringen vill sätta fart på ekonomin.'
This is a classic headline for economic news.
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Aides visuelles
Sätta fart vs Sätta fart på
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi måste ______ fart ______ projektet om vi ska bli klara.
The correct collocation is 'sätta fart på'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Satte' is the irregular past tense of 'sätta'.
A: Festen är lite tråkig, eller hur? B: Ja, vi borde...
'Sätta fart på musiken' is the natural way to say 'get the music going' to liven things up.
Sentence: 'Regeringen vill sätta fart på ekonomin.'
This is a classic headline for economic news.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is generally neutral. However, if said loudly to a person, it can be a bit bossy.
Yes, 'sätta fart på barnen' (get the kids moving) is very common.
'Accelerera' is technical/formal; 'sätta fart på' is idiomatic and used in daily life.
No, not at all. It simply means speed.
Yes, if your computer is slow and you are doing something to make it faster.
The past tense is 'satte fart på'.
Very much so. It's a key phrase for productivity and growth.
Yes, 'sätta fart på brasan' is a classic use case.
Yes, 'få rull på' or 'ge järnet' are more casual alternatives.
With 'på', yes. Without 'på', it means 'to hurry up' (intransitive).
Yes, it's the perfect way to say 'get the party started'.
Yes, especially in headlines about the economy or politics.
Expressions liées
Få fart på
similarTo succeed in getting something to move/start.
Skynda på
synonymTo hurry something up.
Bromsa ner
contrastTo slow down.
Sätta igång
builds onTo start something.
Få tummen ur
similarTo finally get started (vulgar: get the thumb out of your butt).
