Significado
Creating a record of items or tasks.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'ordning och reda' (order and tidiness) is a national pride. Writing lists is seen as a sign of a responsible and reliable person. Digital lists are extremely popular. Apps like 'Kivra' or shared notes in iCloud are used by families to coordinate grocery shopping in real-time. In international Swedish companies like IKEA or Volvo, 'skriva en lista' is the first step in the 'consensus process' where everyone agrees on the tasks. From a young age, Swedish children are taught to 'skriva listor' to plan their schoolwork, fostering independence.
Use 'på'
Always remember to use 'på' when saying what the list is about. 'En lista på saker'.
Compound it!
Swedes love compound words. Instead of 'en lista för inköp', just say 'en inköpslista'.
Significado
Creating a record of items or tasks.
Use 'på'
Always remember to use 'på' when saying what the list is about. 'En lista på saker'.
Compound it!
Swedes love compound words. Instead of 'en lista för inköp', just say 'en inköpslista'.
Ordning och reda
Mentioning your 'att-göra-lista' in a job interview shows you have the Swedish 'ordning och reda' spirit.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'skriva'.
Igår ___ jag en lista på allt jag skulle göra.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preterite).
Choose the correct preposition.
Jag har en lista ___ mina vänner.
In Swedish, we use 'på' to indicate the contents of a list.
Match the Swedish list type with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are common compound words using 'lista'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå till affären? B: Vänta, jag måste ___ en lista först.
You write a list before going to the store to remember what to buy.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Common Types of Lists in Sweden
Daily Life
- • Inköpslista
- • Att-göra-lista
- • Önskelista
Social
- • Gästlista
- • Kontaktlista
- • Namnlista
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIgår ___ jag en lista på allt jag skulle göra.
The sentence starts with 'Igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense (preterite).
Jag har en lista ___ mina vänner.
In Swedish, we use 'på' to indicate the contents of a list.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are common compound words using 'lista'.
A: Ska vi gå till affären? B: Vänta, jag måste ___ en lista först.
You write a list before going to the store to remember what to buy.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasThey are almost equally common. 'Skriva' emphasizes the act of writing, while 'göra' emphasizes the creation. In speech, 'göra' is slightly more frequent.
Yes, absolutely. Even if you use an app, you still say 'skriva'.
The plural is 'listor' (indefinite) and 'listorna' (definite).
The most common term is 'att-göra-lista'.
It is neutral. It works in almost any context, from home to the office.
Yes, 'över' is also very common and sounds slightly more comprehensive than 'på'.
You can use 'stryka' (to strike/cross out) or 'ta bort' (to take away).
You might hear 'krita ner en lista' (chalk down a list), but it's quite informal.
Yes, planning and organization are highly valued in Swedish society.
It means 'the black list'—a list of companies or people to avoid.
Frases relacionadas
Skriva ner
similarTo write down/note down
Göra en lista
synonymTo make a list
Upprätta en förteckning
specialized formTo establish a directory/list
Pricka av
builds onTo tick off
Stryka från listan
builds onTo cross off the list
