A2 Collocation 중립

sköta ett jobb

do a job

To perform work duties.

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문화적 배경

The 'Swedish Model' emphasizes employee autonomy. 'Att sköta sitt jobb' means you don't need a boss breathing down your neck. Similar to Sweden, Finns value 'Sisu' and reliability. Doing your job without complaining is a core virtue. In the US, 'doing your job' is often about 'hustle'. In Sweden, 'sköta sitt jobb' is more about 'steady reliability'. While Japanese culture emphasizes extreme dedication, Swedish 'sköta sitt jobb' is more about the balance of duty and personal life.

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Use with 'sitt'

Always try to use 'sitt/sitt/sina' with 'sköta'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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Don't over-use 'göra'

English speakers say 'do a job'. In Swedish, 'göra ett jobb' sounds like you are a handyman fixing a sink. Use 'sköta' for your career.

To perform work duties.

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Use with 'sitt'

Always try to use 'sitt/sitt/sina' with 'sköta'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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Don't over-use 'göra'

English speakers say 'do a job'. In Swedish, 'göra ett jobb' sounds like you are a handyman fixing a sink. Use 'sköta' for your career.

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The 'Sköta' Mindset

Remember that 'sköta' implies you are in control. It's a very positive word to use about yourself in an interview.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'sköta'.

Han ______ sitt jobb väldigt bra förra året.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: skötte

The phrase 'förra året' (last year) requires the preterite (past) tense.

Which sentence is correct?

Which one uses the reflexive pronoun correctly?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hon sköter sitt jobb.

In Swedish, 'sitt' refers back to the subject 'Hon'.

Complete the dialogue.

Chef: 'Hur går det för den nya tjejen?' Kollega: 'Det går bra, hon ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sköter sitt jobb

'Sköter sitt jobb' is the natural way to describe someone handling their duties well.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'Jag har svårt att sköta mitt jobb'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you are overwhelmed or sick.

This phrase expresses difficulty in fulfilling your duties.

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시각 학습 자료

Sköta vs. Göra

Sköta
Ongoing responsibility
Management
Göra
One-time task
Physical action

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'sköta'. Fill Blank A2

Han ______ sitt jobb väldigt bra förra året.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: skötte

The phrase 'förra året' (last year) requires the preterite (past) tense.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Which one uses the reflexive pronoun correctly?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hon sköter sitt jobb.

In Swedish, 'sitt' refers back to the subject 'Hon'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Chef: 'Hur går det för den nya tjejen?' Kollega: 'Det går bra, hon ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sköter sitt jobb

'Sköter sitt jobb' is the natural way to describe someone handling their duties well.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'Jag har svårt att sköta mitt jobb'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you are overwhelmed or sick.

This phrase expresses difficulty in fulfilling your duties.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, 'arbete' is slightly more formal than 'jobb', but they are interchangeable in this phrase.

It is a weak verb (Group 2b). It follows a regular pattern for verbs ending in -t.

The most common opposite is 'att missköta sitt jobb' (to neglect/mismanage one's job).

Yes, you can say 'sköta skolan' to mean doing well in school and handling your studies.

Not directly, but 'sköta om ett hus' can include cleaning as part of the general maintenance.

Yes, it is very aggressive. It's like saying 'Mind your own business and just do what you're told'.

You can say 'Jag sköter det', which is a very common way to say you have a situation under control.

'Hantera' is more about the physical or technical handling of something, while 'sköta' is about the responsibility.

Yes, 'sköta ett företag' means to run or manage a company.

You can use both. 'Sköta ett jobb' is general; 'sköta jobbet' refers to a specific job we already know about.

관련 표현

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sköta om

similar

To take care of / nurse

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göra ett bra jobb

similar

To do a good job

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sköta sina kort rätt

builds on

To play one's cards right

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missköta

contrast

To neglect or mismanage

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