You use bakom to say that something is at the back of something else.
Think of it like saying "behind" in English.
For example, if a cat is sitting bakom the sofa, it means the cat is behind the sofa.
It helps describe where things are in relation to each other.
When something is bakom something else, it means it's positioned at the back of it. Think of it as directly behind. For example, if a cat is bakom the couch, you won't see it from the front.
This preposition is useful for describing spatial relationships and helps you understand where objects or people are located in relation to others. It's a common word you'll encounter in everyday Swedish conversations and texts.
§ Understanding 'Bakom'
Alright, let's talk about bakom. It means 'behind.' Simple, right? Well, sometimes even simple words trip people up. The main thing to remember is that bakom is a preposition, and it's used to talk about position. Think of it as 'at the back of' or 'in the rear of' something. It's about location.
Katten sitter bakom soffan.
The cat is sitting behind the sofa.
§ Mistake 1: Confusing 'Bakom' with 'Efter'
This is a big one. Many English speakers try to use bakom when they mean 'after' in a temporal sense (after an event, after a time). But bakom is strictly for physical position. If you want to say 'after' in terms of time, you need efter.
- Incorrect: Jag kommer hem bakom jobbet. (I come home behind work.)
- Correct: Jag kommer hem efter jobbet. (I come home after work.)
See the difference? Bakom is about spatial relationship, efter is about temporal sequence.
§ Mistake 2: Using 'Bakom' for Abstract Concepts
While you can use 'behind' in English for abstract ideas (e.g., 'behind the scenes,' 'behind a decision'), bakom in Swedish is usually reserved for concrete, physical locations. There are other Swedish phrases for those abstract ideas.
- Incorrect: Vad ligger bakom ditt beslut? (What lies behind your decision?) - While this might be understood, it's not the most natural Swedish.
- Correct: Vad ligger till grund för ditt beslut? (What is the basis for your decision?) or Vad är orsaken till ditt beslut? (What is the reason for your decision?)
§ Mistake 3: Forgetting the Determinative Form with 'Bakom'
This isn't a mistake with bakom itself, but rather with the noun that follows it. In Swedish, when a noun is specific (the dog, the house), you often use the determinative form (e.g., huset, hunden). This holds true when using bakom.
- Incorrect: Han står bakom hus. (He stands behind house.)
- Correct: Han står bakom huset. (He stands behind the house.)
Barnet gömmer sig bakom trädet.
The child is hiding behind the tree.
Remember, trädet is the determinative form of träd (tree).
§ Mistake 4: Overusing 'Bakom' in Phrasal Verbs
Sometimes English uses 'behind' as part of a phrasal verb (e.g., 'fall behind,' 'leave behind'). Swedish often has completely different verbs or expressions for these ideas, rather than simply tacking bakom onto a verb.
- Incorrect: Jag kan inte lämna dig bakom. (I cannot leave you behind.)
- Correct: Jag kan inte överge dig. (I cannot abandon you.) or Jag kan inte lämna kvar dig. (I cannot leave you here/behind.)
§ Summary of 'Bakom' Use
To sum it up, bakom is a straightforward preposition for physical 'behind.' Keep it simple, keep it concrete, and don't try to force it into roles where efter or other specific Swedish verbs/phrases would fit better. Practice using it with physical objects, and you'll get the hang of it quickly.
Exemplos por nível
Katten sover bakom soffan.
The cat sleeps behind the sofa.
Bilen står bakom huset.
The car is behind the house.
Väggen bakom sängen är vit.
The wall behind the bed is white.
Jag ser dig bakom trädet.
I see you behind the tree.
Vad finns bakom dörren?
What is behind the door?
Hon gömde sig bakom gardinen.
She hid behind the curtain.
Böckerna ligger bakom tidningarna.
The books are behind the newspapers.
Det finns en park bakom skolan.
There is a park behind the school.
Katten sover bakom soffan.
The cat sleeps behind the sofa.
Han gömde sig bakom trädet.
He hid behind the tree.
Har du sett vad som döljer sig bakom fasaden på det gamla huset? Det är en helt annan värld därinne.
Have you seen what is hidden behind the facade of the old house? It's a completely different world in there.
Beslutet att avgå togs bakom stängda dörrar, och ingen fick veta de verkliga orsakerna förrän långt senare.
The decision to resign was made behind closed doors, and no one knew the real reasons until much later.
Det fanns en känsla av mystik och spänning bakom varje hörn när vi utforskade den gamla staden.
There was a sense of mystery and excitement behind every corner as we explored the old city.
Hennes tysta leende dolde en sorg som fanns djupt bakom hennes ögon.
Her quiet smile hid a sorrow that was deep behind her eyes.
Vi måste titta bakom de omedelbara symptomen för att förstå den underliggande orsaken till problemet.
We must look behind the immediate symptoms to understand the underlying cause of the problem.
Det var inte bara en slump; det låg en noggrann planering bakom hela operationen.
It wasn't just a coincidence; there was careful planning behind the entire operation.
Trots framgången kände han alltid en viss tomhet bakom den glänsande ytan av sitt liv.
Despite the success, he always felt a certain emptiness behind the shiny surface of his life.
Det fanns en uppsjö av politiska intriger bakom kulisserna som ingen vanlig medborgare hade en aning om.
There was a plethora of political intrigue behind the scenes that no ordinary citizen had any idea about.
Como usar
Use bakom to indicate a position directly behind something. It's often used with verbs of rest, like är (is/are) or står (stands). For example, Boken är bakom lampan (The book is behind the lamp). It can also be used with verbs of movement, but in these cases, it typically implies going to a position behind something. For instance, Jag gick bakom huset (I went behind the house).
A common mistake is confusing bakom with efter, which also means 'after' but refers to sequential order or following someone/something. While bakom describes a static position, efter describes a dynamic action or a temporal relationship. Incorrect: Jag kommer efter dig (I come after you) when you mean to say you are walking behind someone. Correct: Jag går bakom dig (I walk behind you). Use bakom for physical location, and efter for sequence or pursuit. Another mistake is using it without a clear object. Bakom always needs to specify what it is behind.
Teste-se 24 perguntas
Write a sentence describing where a cat is, using 'bakom'.
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Sample answer
Katten är bakom soffan.
Complete the sentence: 'Bilen står bakom ___.' (The car is behind ___.)
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Bilen står bakom huset.
Describe where your bag is in relation to another object, using 'bakom'.
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Min väska är bakom stolen.
Var hittar Anna sin bok?
Read this passage:
Anna letar efter sin bok. Hon tittar på bordet, under stolen och bredvid lampan. Sedan ser hon boken bakom gardinen.
Var hittar Anna sin bok?
The passage says 'Hon ser boken bakom gardinen' (She sees the book behind the curtain).
The passage says 'Hon ser boken bakom gardinen' (She sees the book behind the curtain).
Var gömmer sig hunden?
Read this passage:
En liten hund leker i trädgården. Först springer den runt buskarna. Sedan gömmer den sig bakom ett stort träd.
Var gömmer sig hunden?
The text states 'Sedan gömmer den sig bakom ett stort träd' (Then it hides behind a big tree).
The text states 'Sedan gömmer den sig bakom ett stort träd' (Then it hides behind a big tree).
Var är solen på morgonen?
Read this passage:
Klockan är sju på morgonen. Solen skiner bakom molnen. Snart kommer den att synas tydligt på himlen.
Var är solen på morgonen?
The passage says 'Solen skiner bakom molnen' (The sun shines behind the clouds).
The passage says 'Solen skiner bakom molnen' (The sun shines behind the clouds).
Välj rätt preposition: Katten sitter ___ soffan.
Katten sitter bakom soffan betyder 'The cat is sitting behind the sofa'.
Vilken mening är korrekt? 'Bilen är parkerad ___ huset.'
Bilen är parkerad bakom huset betyder 'The car is parked behind the house'.
Vad betyder 'bakom' i meningen: 'Jag gömde mig bakom dörren.'
Att gömma sig bakom dörren betyder 'to hide behind the door'.
Meningen 'Han står bakom dig' betyder 'He is standing in front of you'.
Nej, 'Han står bakom dig' betyder 'He is standing behind you'.
Ordet 'bakom' kan användas för att beskriva en position i tid, till exempel 'bakom schemat'.
Ja, 'bakom schemat' betyder 'behind schedule', vilket är en vanlig användning av 'bakom'.
I uttrycket 'bakom stängda dörrar' betyder 'bakom' att något sker öppet för alla att se.
Nej, 'bakom stängda dörrar' betyder att något sker i hemlighet eller privat, inte öppet.
Mannen stod ___ trädet och väntade.
'Bakom' means 'behind'. The man was standing behind the tree.
Bilen försvann snabbt ___ hörnet.
The car disappeared behind the corner. 'Bakom' is the correct preposition here.
Jag hittade mina nycklar ___ kudden.
You found your keys behind the pillow. 'Bakom' indicates the location.
Vad ligger ___ den där dörren?
To ask what is located behind a door, 'bakom' is the appropriate word.
Solen sjönk långsamt ___ bergen.
The sun sets behind the mountains. 'Bakom' describes this action.
Hon gömde sig ___ gardinen så ingen skulle se henne.
She hid behind the curtain. 'Bakom' correctly expresses the hiding place.
The sentence describes a hidden emotion despite outward happiness.
The sentence refers to the hidden reasons behind characters' actions in a novel.
The sentence talks about the underlying cause of a company's restructuring.
Read this aloud:
Kan du förklara vad som ligger bakom den plötsliga förändringen i företagets strategi?
Focus: förklara, plötsliga, förändringen, strategi
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Read this aloud:
Vad är den underliggande meningen bakom författarens allegoriska berättelse?
Focus: underliggande, meningen, författarens, allegoriska
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Read this aloud:
Jag funderar på vilka avsikter som kan finnas bakom den politiska debatten.
Focus: fundera, avsikter, finnas, politiska, debatten
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