Significado
Making progress in a competition or debate.
Contexto cultural
In Swedish media, 'vinna terräng' is often used to describe the breakdown of 'The Swedish Model' or shifts in the welfare state debate. Swedish business culture values 'lagom' (just enough/moderation), but 'vinna terräng' is an acceptable way to show ambition without being 'too much'. In Swedish universities, this phrase is used to describe the 'paradigm shift' when new research methods become standard. The phrase is essential for understanding 'Almedalsveckan', Sweden's biggest political festival, where parties fight to 'vinna terräng' in the public eye.
Use with 'alltmer'
Combine with 'alltmer' (more and more) to sound very natural: 'Idén vinner alltmer terräng.'
Avoid 'vinna jorden'
Never translate 'gaining ground' as 'vinna jorden'. It sounds like you are trying to conquer the planet Earth.
Significado
Making progress in a competition or debate.
Use with 'alltmer'
Combine with 'alltmer' (more and more) to sound very natural: 'Idén vinner alltmer terräng.'
Avoid 'vinna jorden'
Never translate 'gaining ground' as 'vinna jorden'. It sounds like you are trying to conquer the planet Earth.
News Anchor Style
If you want to sound like a Swedish news anchor, use this phrase when discussing poll results.
Ponte a prueba
Fyll i det saknade ordet i meningen.
Sociala medier vinner ständigt ny _______ bland äldre användare.
'Vinna terräng' is the idiomatic expression for gaining influence.
Vilken mening är mest naturlig i en tidningsartikel?
Välj det bästa alternativet:
'Vinna terräng' is the standard phrase for political success.
Matcha uttrycket med dess betydelse.
Para ihop vänster och höger.
These are synonyms or related concepts.
I vilken situation passar 'vinna terräng' bäst?
Välj en situation:
The phrase is used for social or competitive progress.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Progress Idioms
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSociala medier vinner ständigt ny _______ bland äldre användare.
'Vinna terräng' is the idiomatic expression for gaining influence.
Välj det bästa alternativet:
'Vinna terräng' is the standard phrase for political success.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are synonyms or related concepts.
Välj en situation:
The phrase is used for social or competitive progress.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it's very common in business, technology, and even sports, though politics is where you'll see it most.
Yes, 'vinna mark' is a perfect synonym in 95% of cases.
Always 'vunnit terräng' (indefinite). Using the definite form sounds like you are talking about a specific piece of land.
It sounds a bit too formal for personal hobbies. Better to say 'Jag gör framsteg i svenska'.
The most common opposite is 'förlora terräng' or 'tappa mark'.
Not at all. It is used daily in modern Swedish media.
Only if you are joking or discussing something serious like a work project.
Yes, it means 'terrain' or 'landscape' and is used literally in hiking and military contexts.
Like the 'ng' in 'song'. Do not pronounce a hard 'g' at the end.
Yes, 'vinna' is a strong verb: vinna, vann, vunnit.
Yes, adding 'ny' (new) is very common and sounds very natural.
Yes, especially in football or American football to describe moving the ball forward.
Usually, yes. It implies that there was some resistance or competition to overcome.
Yes, because while the words are simple, using it correctly in the right register requires advanced knowledge.
Frases relacionadas
vinna mark
synonymTo gain ground/market share
få fotfäste
builds onTo get a foothold
tappa mark
contrastTo lose ground
bryta ny mark
similarTo break new ground
ligga i framkant
similarTo be at the forefront
