Bedeutung
Reassuring someone to stay calm.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value 'lugn och ro' (calm and peace). Being 'orolig' is seen as a disruption of this ideal state, so the phrase is used frequently to restore balance. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is used similarly but might be accompanied by a more direct, stoic attitude. Reassurance is often brief and practical. Norwegians say 'Ikke vær bekymret'. While they understand the Swedish phrase, they often use 'bekymret' which is a cognate of 'bekymrad'. Danes use 'Vær ikke bekymret'. The word 'orolig' in Danish (urolig) often refers more to physical restlessness than mental worry.
Drop the G
In casual conversation, almost no one pronounces the 'g' at the end of 'orolig'. Say 'oroli' to sound more like a native.
Don't say 'bli'
English speakers often say 'Don't get worried'. In Swedish, 'Bli inte orolig' sounds like you are telling them not to start a process, whereas 'Var inte orolig' is the natural idiom.
Bedeutung
Reassuring someone to stay calm.
Drop the G
In casual conversation, almost no one pronounces the 'g' at the end of 'orolig'. Say 'oroli' to sound more like a native.
Don't say 'bli'
English speakers often say 'Don't get worried'. In Swedish, 'Bli inte orolig' sounds like you are telling them not to start a process, whereas 'Var inte orolig' is the natural idiom.
The 'Det löser sig' combo
For maximum Swedishness, follow 'Var inte orolig' with 'det löser sig' (it'll work itself out).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the reassurance.
Var ______ orolig, allt kommer gå bra.
'Inte' is the standard negation used in this phrase.
Which preposition is correct in this sentence?
Var inte orolig ____ provet.
In Swedish, you are 'orolig för' something.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone spills water on your table. What do you say?
This is the standard way to dismiss a minor accident.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag är så nervös för min presentation! B: ________________________. Du har tränat jättemycket.
'Orolig' is the correct word for being nervous or anxious about a task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVar ______ orolig, allt kommer gå bra.
'Inte' is the standard negation used in this phrase.
Var inte orolig ____ provet.
In Swedish, you are 'orolig för' something.
Situation: Someone spills water on your table. What do you say?
This is the standard way to dismiss a minor accident.
A: Jag är så nervös för min presentation! B: ________________________. Du har tränat jättemycket.
'Orolig' is the correct word for being nervous or anxious about a task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional but friendly email, for example when a client is worried about a minor delay.
'Nervös' is usually about a specific upcoming event (like a stage performance), while 'orolig' is a broader feeling of anxiety or concern.
Technically singular, but used for both. For a group, 'Var inte oroliga' is the correct plural form.
Yes, 'Ingen oro' is a shortened, slightly more formal or poetic way of saying 'No worry'.
It can be. If someone is in a crisis, it might feel dismissive. In those cases, try 'Jag förstår att du är orolig' (I understand that you are worried) instead.
Say 'Var inte orolig för mig'.
'Oro' is the noun for 'worry' or 'anxiety'.
Yes, it always implies a lack of peace or comfort.
No, 'inte' must follow the verb 'var'.
Usually 'Tack' (Thanks) or 'Okej, jag ska försöka' (Okay, I'll try).
Verwandte Redewendungen
oroa dig inte
similarDon't worry yourself
ingen fara
synonymNo danger / No problem
det löser sig
builds onIt will work itself out
ta det lugnt
similarTake it easy
