Significado
Home is the most comfortable place.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is linked to the concept of 'mys', which is essential to Swedish social life. Similar sentiments exist across the region due to the shared climate and history. The idea of the home as a private sanctuary is a shared value across most of Europe. The proverb is a universal human sentiment, found in almost every language.
Use it naturally
Don't overthink the grammar. Just use it as a set phrase when you return home.
Cultural connection
Swedes love this phrase because it perfectly captures their love for home comfort.
Significado
Home is the most comfortable place.
Use it naturally
Don't overthink the grammar. Just use it as a set phrase when you return home.
Cultural connection
Swedes love this phrase because it perfectly captures their love for home comfort.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb.
Borta bra men ______ bäst.
The proverb is 'Borta bra men hemma bäst'.
Which word is correct?
Borta bra men hemma ______.
The superlative 'bäst' is used in this proverb.
Match the part of the proverb.
Match the beginning with the end.
The correct order is 'Borta bra men hemma bäst'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hur var din semester? B: Den var bra, men ______.
This is the appropriate response to express that you are happy to be home.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBorta bra men ______ bäst.
The proverb is 'Borta bra men hemma bäst'.
Borta bra men hemma ______.
The superlative 'bäst' is used in this proverb.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
The correct order is 'Borta bra men hemma bäst'.
A: Hur var din semester? B: Den var bra, men ______.
This is the appropriate response to express that you are happy to be home.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it is too informal for a professional setting.
Yes, it is very common in casual speech.
No, it just means you prefer home.
No, it is an elliptical construction.
No, it is a fixed proverb.
Yes, many languages have similar proverbs.
It is a standard, neutral proverb.
Then you probably won't use this phrase.
Yes, it appears in many Swedish films.
Like the English word 'best'.
No, it is very short and easy to remember.
Yes, it is perfect for texting.
Frases relacionadas
Mitt hem är min borg
similarMy home is my castle.
Borta bra
specialized formAway is good.
Hemma bäst
specialized formHome is best.
Det finns inget som hemma
synonymThere is nothing like home.
