B1 Expression 中性

vara i ro

be at peace

意思

To feel calm and undisturbed.

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文化背景

The concept of 'Hemfrid' (Home-peace) is actually a historical legal concept in Sweden that protected a person's right to 'vara i ro' in their own home. Breaking this was a serious crime. In Finland-Swedish, 'ro' is often used in the context of the archipelago (skärgården). Being 'i ro' often implies being out on the water or at a summer cottage. Norwegians use the cognate 'være i ro', but they often use it more physically to mean 'staying still' (not moving your body). In the era of 'digital detox', 'vara i ro' has become a popular term in Swedish social media to describe turning off notifications.

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The 'Få' Trick

Use 'få vara i ro' (be allowed to be in peace) instead of just 'vara i ro' to sound more like a native when asking for space. It sounds less demanding and more like a natural need.

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Avoid 'på'

Never say 'vara på ro'. Even though 'på' is used for many states in Swedish, 'ro' always takes 'i'.

意思

To feel calm and undisturbed.

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The 'Få' Trick

Use 'få vara i ro' (be allowed to be in peace) instead of just 'vara i ro' to sound more like a native when asking for space. It sounds less demanding and more like a natural need.

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Avoid 'på'

Never say 'vara på ro'. Even though 'på' is used for many states in Swedish, 'ro' always takes 'i'.

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Silence is Golden

In Sweden, if you are 'i ro' with someone, you don't need to fill the silence. Don't feel pressured to talk!

自我测试

Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.

Efter en stressig dag på jobbet vill jag bara ______ i ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: vara, ro

The standard expression is 'vara i ro'.

Which sentence is a polite way to ask for space?

How do you ask your roommate to let you study in peace?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kan du låta mig vara i ro en stund?

'Vila i ro' is for funerals, and 'i fred' is more aggressive.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English context.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

These are all specific types of 'ro' in Swedish.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Varför stängde du av din telefon? B: Jag behövde få ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: vara i ro

'Vara i ro' fits the context of seeking peace from technology.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Ro vs. Fred

Ro (Tranquility)
Nature Nature
Silence Silence
Fred (Peace)
No war No war
No conflict No conflict

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Efter en stressig dag på jobbet vill jag bara ______ i ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: vara, ro

The standard expression is 'vara i ro'.

Which sentence is a polite way to ask for space? Choose B1

How do you ask your roommate to let you study in peace?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kan du låta mig vara i ro en stund?

'Vila i ro' is for funerals, and 'i fred' is more aggressive.

Match the Swedish phrase with its English context. Match B2

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

These are all specific types of 'ro' in Swedish.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Varför stängde du av din telefon? B: Jag behövde få ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: vara i ro

'Vara i ro' fits the context of seeking peace from technology.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Not exactly. 'Vara lugn' means to be calm or not worried. 'Vara i ro' implies a deeper, undisturbed state of tranquility.

Yes! 'Hunden ligger i ro' is a very natural way to say the dog is resting peacefully.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your friends.

The opposite would be 'att vara stressad' (to be stressed) or 'att vara störd' (to be disturbed).

Yes, 'jag har ingen ro i kroppen' (I have no rest in my body) is a common way to say you feel restless.

Often! A good fika is a time when you should 'vara i ro' and enjoy the moment.

Yes, for example: 'Jag hoppas att du får vara i ro under helgen.'

Yes, but it means 'to row'. The noun 'ro' (peace) and the verb 'ro' (row) are spelled the same but used differently.

Yes, this is a very common triple-word expression for total peace.

Because 'ro' is an abstract, uncountable noun in this context.

相关表达

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lugn och ro

similar

Peace and quiet

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lämna i fred

similar

Leave in peace

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ta det lugnt

related

Take it easy

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sinnesro

specialized form

Serenity/Peace of mind

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stilla

similar

Still/Quiet

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