Significado
to distance oneself from others
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Självvald ensamhet' (self-chosen solitude) is highly valued. Withdrawing is often seen as a healthy way to maintain 'lagom' social energy. In more extroverted cultures like the US, 'drawing oneself away' might be interpreted more quickly as a sign of depression or being 'antisocial'. There is a phenomenon called 'Hikikomori' which is an extreme form of 'dra sig undan' from society, often for years. Similar to Sweden, Finns value personal space. The phrase 'dra sig undan' would be seen as a very natural reaction to a crowded sauna or event.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always check your subject. If it's 'vi', it's 'vi drar oss undan'. This is the #1 mistake for B1 learners.
Don't be afraid to use it
In Sweden, saying you need to 'dra dig undan' is a polite way to leave a party early without offending the host.
Significado
to distance oneself from others
The 'Sig' Rule
Always check your subject. If it's 'vi', it's 'vi drar oss undan'. This is the #1 mistake for B1 learners.
Don't be afraid to use it
In Sweden, saying you need to 'dra dig undan' is a polite way to leave a party early without offending the host.
Don't forget the 'sig'
If you say 'Jag drar undan', people will ask 'What are you pulling away?' (like a chair or a curtain).
Teste-se
Fyll i rätt form av 'dra sig undan'. Kom ihåg att ändra reflexivt pronomen!
Jag känner mig trött, så jag tror att jag ska ______ ______ ______ en stund.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'. The infinitive 'dra' is used after 'ska'.
Vilken mening är mest naturlig?
När hunden blir rädd...
The particle 'undan' must follow the reflexive pronoun 'sig'.
Välj det svar som bäst använder frasen.
A: Varför svarar inte Maria på mina sms? B: ________
This explains her general social withdrawal, which fits the context of not replying to anyone.
Matcha situationen med rätt användning av frasen.
Situation: En politiker lämnar sitt uppdrag efter en skandal.
This is the standard way to describe a public figure leaving the spotlight.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Dra sig undan vs. Dra sig för
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJag känner mig trött, så jag tror att jag ska ______ ______ ______ en stund.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'. The infinitive 'dra' is used after 'ska'.
När hunden blir rädd...
The particle 'undan' must follow the reflexive pronoun 'sig'.
A: Varför svarar inte Maria på mina sms? B: ________
This explains her general social withdrawal, which fits the context of not replying to anyone.
Situation: En politiker lämnar sitt uppdrag efter en skandal.
This is the standard way to describe a public figure leaving the spotlight.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot necessarily. It can be a neutral description of needing space or being introverted.
Yes, a company can 'dra sig undan' from a market or a deal.
'Backa' is a physical step backwards. 'Dra sig undan' is a more general withdrawal.
The past tense is 'drog sig undan'. Example: 'Han drog sig undan igår.'
Yes, it's very common for describing shy pets.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article.
It can imply hiding, but 'gömma sig' is the specific word for hiding.
No, 'dra sig undan' is the fixed idiom. 'Dra sig bort' sounds like you are being physically dragged away.
Yes, many Swedish pop songs use it to describe heartbreak or feeling like an outsider.
The opposite would be 'ta plats' (to take up space) or 'söka sig till' (to seek out).
Frases relacionadas
dra sig tillbaka
similarto retreat or retire
backa undan
similarto back away
hålla sig undan
similarto stay away / hide
isolera sig
specialized formto isolate oneself
dra sig för
contrastto hesitate
