मतलब
A warm way to say goodbye.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Sweden, 'ta hand om dig' is often paired with 'krya på dig' (get well) if the person is sick, or 'ha det så bra' (have it so good) as a general parting. Finland-Swedes use the phrase similarly, but might also use 'sköt om dig' more frequently in certain regions. In Swedish offices, saying 'ta hand om dig' to a colleague before their vacation is a standard way to show that you value their work-life balance. On Swedish TikTok and Instagram, #tahandomdig is a popular tag for content related to mental health, skincare, and slow living.
The 'Om' Rule
Always remember 'om'. Without it, the phrase loses its meaning of 'care'.
Pronoun Matching
If you say 'ta hand om dig' to your boss and your colleague together, it's a mistake. Use 'er' for plural!
मतलब
A warm way to say goodbye.
The 'Om' Rule
Always remember 'om'. Without it, the phrase loses its meaning of 'care'.
Pronoun Matching
If you say 'ta hand om dig' to your boss and your colleague together, it's a mistake. Use 'er' for plural!
Add 'nu'
Adding 'nu' (now) at the end—'Ta hand om dig nu'—makes it sound even warmer and more sincere.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing words to complete the farewell.
Hej då, ta ____ ____ dig!
The correct preposition for this idiom is always 'om'.
Which sentence is correct when speaking to a group of friends?
Goodbye everyone, take care of yourselves!
When addressing multiple people (you all), the reflexive pronoun must be 'er'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Jag känner mig lite sjuk idag. B: Åh nej! Gå hem och ____.
B is telling A to look after themselves.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Vem ska ta hand om disken?
'Ta hand om' can also mean to handle a task or chore.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Care vs. Caution
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासHej då, ta ____ ____ dig!
The correct preposition for this idiom is always 'om'.
Goodbye everyone, take care of yourselves!
When addressing multiple people (you all), the reflexive pronoun must be 'er'.
A: Jag känner mig lite sjuk idag. B: Åh nej! Gå hem och ____.
B is telling A to look after themselves.
Vem ska ta hand om disken?
'Ta hand om' can also mean to handle a task or chore.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even colleagues you know well.
Yes, as a closing phrase if you have a friendly relationship with the recipient. It's warmer than 'Med vänlig hälsning'.
'Ta hand om' is more general. 'Sköta om' often implies more practical, physical care or maintenance.
In Swedish, the pronouns 'mig', 'dig', and 'sig' are almost always pronounced with a 'j' sound at the end in modern speech.
Yes, if you are asking someone to look after you. 'Kan du ta hand om mig?'
It might be a bit too personal for a total stranger unless you've just helped each other or had a nice chat.
You use the same phrase: 'ta hand om miljön'.
No, for 'watch out' (danger), use 'se upp!' or 'akta dig!'.
Yes! 'Jag tar hand om min hund' is perfect.
The past tense is 'tog hand om'. 'Hon tog hand om mig när jag var sjuk.'
संबंधित मुहावरे
Sköt om dig
synonymTake care / look after yourself
Var rädd om dig
similarBe careful with yourself
Håll dig i trim
specialized formKeep yourself in shape
Lämna i sticket
contrastTo leave someone in the lurch
