Significado
To work hard to finish a task.
Contexto cultural
The 'städdag' (cleaning day) is a unique Swedish phenomenon where neighbors in an apartment block or housing association work together. 'Göra ett ryck' is the unofficial slogan of these days. Swedes value consensus and planning, but they also highly respect 'handlingskraft' (the power to act). 'Göra ett ryck' is the verbal signal that the planning is over and the action has begun. Swedish students often use this phrase during 'tentaperioder' (exam periods). It describes the intense cramming sessions that happen right before the test. Given Sweden's long coastline and history of sailing, many idioms come from the sea. 'Ryck' relates to the sudden tension on a sail or rope.
Use 'sista' for extra impact
Adding 'sista' (last) makes you sound very native when you're almost done with a task.
Don't use for long goals
Remember, a 'ryck' is short. Don't use it for learning a language or training for a marathon.
Significado
To work hard to finish a task.
Use 'sista' for extra impact
Adding 'sista' (last) makes you sound very native when you're almost done with a task.
Don't use for long goals
Remember, a 'ryck' is short. Don't use it for learning a language or training for a marathon.
The 'med' connection
Always follow with 'med' if you want to specify the task: 'göra ett ryck med [task]'.
The 'Dugnad' spirit
Use this phrase when volunteering or helping friends; it shows you're a team player.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Igår ________ vi ett ordentligt ryck och städade hela garaget.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gjorde'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
A: Jag ska göra ett ryck och sova i åtta timmar. B: Om vi gör ett ryck nu hinner vi färdigt innan lunch.
Sleeping is not a task you 'make a push' to finish; it's a passive state. Finishing work before lunch is a perfect context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi har så mycket kvar att göra på rapporten! B: Jag vet, men om vi bara ________ ________ ________ ________ nu så blir vi klara.
The context of having a lot left to do requires a phrase about working hard.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Sista rycket 2. Göra ett ordentligt ryck 3. Rycka upp sig
'Sista rycket' is for the end, 'ordentligt ryck' is for a big task, and 'rycka upp sig' is for motivation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Effort Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIgår ________ vi ett ordentligt ryck och städade hela garaget.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gjorde'.
A: Jag ska göra ett ryck och sova i åtta timmar. B: Om vi gör ett ryck nu hinner vi färdigt innan lunch.
Sleeping is not a task you 'make a push' to finish; it's a passive state. Finishing work before lunch is a perfect context.
A: Vi har så mycket kvar att göra på rapporten! B: Jag vet, men om vi bara ________ ________ ________ ________ nu så blir vi klara.
The context of having a lot left to do requires a phrase about working hard.
1. Sista rycket 2. Göra ett ordentligt ryck 3. Rycka upp sig
'Sista rycket' is for the end, 'ordentligt ryck' is for a big task, and 'rycka upp sig' is for motivation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasNo, it's neutral to informal. It's perfect for the office or home, but too casual for a legal contract.
Yes, 'ta ett ryck' is a common variation and means the same thing.
A 'ryck' is a pull/jerk, while a 'knuff' is a push. In this idiom, we always use 'ryck'.
Yes! It's often used when a runner makes a sudden burst of speed to overtake someone.
It is always 'ett ryck'.
Not necessarily, but it does imply speed. If you want to emphasize quality, you might add 'ordentligt' (proper).
Yes, if you mean a short detox or a week of intense exercise.
Use 'sista rycket'.
Yes, it is a standard Swedish idiom used nationwide.
Maybe 'slappa' (to chill) or 'maska' (to dawdle/work slowly).
Absolutely, it's very common in texts like 'Ska bara göra ett ryck med disken, ses sen!'
Yes, 'ryck' is the noun form of the verb 'rycka' (to pull/jerk).
No, you don't 'göra ett ryck' *on* a person, but you can do it *with* them as a team.
Yes, very similar in tone and intent.
Frases relacionadas
ta i
similarTo exert oneself
hugga i
similarTo set to work vigorously
lägga på ett kol
similarTo speed up
ligga i
contrastTo work steadily and hard
rycka upp sig
builds onTo pull oneself together
