Significado
Looking after someone or something.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to the concept of 'omvårdnad' in the Swedish welfare state, where the government is expected to 'ta hand om' citizens from cradle to grave. Offering to 'ta hand om disken' (take care of the dishes) at a dinner party is a standard polite gesture, even if the host refuses. In Swedish offices, 'platt organisation' (flat hierarchy) means anyone can say 'Jag tar hand om det' to show initiative, regardless of rank. The rise of 'självvård' (self-care) has made 'ta hand om sig själv' a very popular phrase on Swedish social media and in health magazines.
The 'Om' Rule
Always remember the 'om'. Without it, you're just taking a hand, not taking care of someone!
No 'en' or 'ett'
Never put an article before 'hand'. It's always 'ta hand om', never 'ta en hand om'.
Significado
Looking after someone or something.
The 'Om' Rule
Always remember the 'om'. Without it, you're just taking a hand, not taking care of someone!
No 'en' or 'ett'
Never put an article before 'hand'. It's always 'ta hand om', never 'ta en hand om'.
Use it for the bill
Want to impress your Swedish friends? Say 'Jag tar hand om det här' when the bill arrives at a cafe.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Jag måste ___ hand ___ min sjuka hund.
The infinitive form 'ta' is used after 'måste', and the correct preposition is always 'om'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct past tense usage:
'Tog' is the past tense (preteritum) of 'ta'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
'Jag tar hand om notan.'
'Notan' means 'the bill', so this is used when paying for a meal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du titta till barnen? B: Ja, jag ___ ___ ___ dem.
'Tar hand om' is the natural response to a request for childcare.
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Ayudas visuales
What can you 'ta hand om'?
People
- • Barn
- • Mormor
- • Vänner
Tasks
- • Disken
- • Rapporten
- • Notan
Animals
- • Hunden
- • Katten
- • Hästen
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag måste ___ hand ___ min sjuka hund.
The infinitive form 'ta' is used after 'måste', and the correct preposition is always 'om'.
Choose the correct past tense usage:
'Tog' is the past tense (preteritum) of 'ta'.
'Jag tar hand om notan.'
'Notan' means 'the bill', so this is used when paying for a meal.
A: Kan du titta till barnen? B: Ja, jag ___ ___ ___ dem.
'Tar hand om' is the natural response to a request for childcare.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes! You can take care of your car, your house, or even a specific task at work.
It is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or your boss.
'Sköta' is more about maintenance and following rules, while 'ta hand om' has a warmer, more protective feel.
You say 'Ta hand om dig!'
Frases relacionadas
sköta om
synonymTo tend to or maintain.
se efter
similarTo look after or keep an eye on.
vårda
specialized formTo nurse or cherish.
ta tag i
contrastTo grab hold of or tackle a problem.
