Significado
Using an opportunity well.
Contexto cultural
The 'Soltimmar' (sun hours) culture. Because Sweden is dark for half the year, 'ta vara på solen' is a national mantra. It's common for workplaces to allow 'soltimmar' where employees can leave early if the sun is out, provided they work later when it's cloudy. The concept of 'Cirkulär ekonomi' is huge. 'Ta vara på' is the linguistic heart of the recycling and upcycling movement in Sweden. It's seen as a moral virtue to not waste what can be reused. In Swedish 'fika' culture, 'ta vara på pausen' (make the most of the break) is important for social cohesion. It's not just about coffee; it's about utilizing the time to build relationships. Historically, 'självhushållning' (self-sufficiency) meant that every part of a slaughtered animal or every grain of wheat had to be 'tagit vara på'. This history still influences Swedish frugality today.
The Sun Rule
If the sun is out, always use this phrase. It's the most natural way to sound like a local.
Don't forget the 'PÅ'
Saying 'ta vara chansen' is a very common beginner mistake. Always include 'på'.
Significado
Using an opportunity well.
The Sun Rule
If the sun is out, always use this phrase. It's the most natural way to sound like a local.
Don't forget the 'PÅ'
Saying 'ta vara chansen' is a very common beginner mistake. Always include 'på'.
Use with 'Rester'
If you are at a dinner party and want to compliment the host's resourcefulness, say 'Vad bra att du tar vara på allt!'
Emotional Weight
Using this about 'tid' (time) with someone can be quite moving. It shows you value their company deeply.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ta'.
Igår ___ vi vara på det fina vädret och gick en lång promenad.
The sentence refers to 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the preterite form 'tog'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Make the most of the chance'?
'Ta vara på' is the correct fixed expression with the preposition 'på'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi har mycket mat kvar efter festen. B: Ja, vi måste ______.
When talking about utilizing leftovers, 'ta vara på' is the most natural choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are visiting your 90-year-old grandfather.
In an emotional context with an elderly relative, 'cherishing the time' is the intended meaning.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Ta vara på'
Nature
- • Solen
- • Vädret
- • Våren
Time
- • Tiden
- • Ögonblicket
- • Helgen
Opportunities
- • Chansen
- • Möjligheten
- • Erbjudandet
Resources
- • Rester
- • Talang
- • Naturen
Ta vara på vs. Ta hand om
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIgår ___ vi vara på det fina vädret och gick en lång promenad.
The sentence refers to 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the preterite form 'tog'.
How do you say 'Make the most of the chance'?
'Ta vara på' is the correct fixed expression with the preposition 'på'.
A: Vi har mycket mat kvar efter festen. B: Ja, vi måste ______.
When talking about utilizing leftovers, 'ta vara på' is the most natural choice.
Situation: You are visiting your 90-year-old grandfather.
In an emotional context with an elderly relative, 'cherishing the time' is the intended meaning.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasGenerally no. It sounds like you are using them as a resource. Use 'ta hand om' (care for) or 'uppskatta' (appreciate) instead.
Yes, it's the closest Swedish equivalent, but 'ta vara på' is used much more commonly in mundane situations like leftovers or weather.
Only the first word changes: 'tog vara på'.
Yes, it's a slightly more formal variation. You can use both, but 'ta vara på' is more common in speech.
No, it's almost always used for things that have value or are positive.
The opposite is 'slösa' (to waste) or 'försumma' (to neglect).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes! It sounds very professional and proactive.
Swedish particle verbs often use prepositions to change the meaning. Without 'på', 'ta vara' doesn't mean anything in modern Swedish.
Sometimes, in the sense of 'saving from waste', but not in the sense of 'saving money in a bank'.
Frases relacionadas
Passa på
similarTo take the opportunity while it's there.
Ta hand om
confusingTo look after/care for.
Utnyttja
synonymTo utilize or exploit.
Tillvarata
specialized formTo utilize/protect (formal).
Göra det bästa av
similarMake the best of a situation.
Slösa bort
contrastTo waste away.
