意思
To keep something hidden.
文化背景
The 'Swedish Silence' is a known phenomenon where people 'håller inne' their opinions to avoid direct confrontation. Withholding payment ('hålla inne betalning') is a legally protected right in Sweden if a service is not delivered as agreed. Modern Swedish discourse encourages 'att inte hålla inne', breaking away from the stoic traditions of the past.
The 'Med' Rule
If you are withholding a noun (truth, info, money), always add 'med' for a 100% native sound.
Don't over-suppress
In Sweden, 'hålla inne' can have a negative connotation of being 'stiff' or 'uncommunicative'.
意思
To keep something hidden.
The 'Med' Rule
If you are withholding a noun (truth, info, money), always add 'med' for a 100% native sound.
Don't over-suppress
In Sweden, 'hålla inne' can have a negative connotation of being 'stiff' or 'uncommunicative'.
自我测试
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Han försökte hålla ____ sina tårar.
To 'hålla inne' tårar means to suppress them.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly for withholding a secret?
How do you say 'He is withholding the truth'?
When withholding information, 'med' is the standard preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Varför skrattar du inte? B: Jag försöker ______ ______ , vi är i kyrkan!
You suppress laughter in a serious place like a church.
🎉 得分： /3
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练习题库
3 练习Han försökte hålla ____ sina tårar.
To 'hålla inne' tårar means to suppress them.
How do you say 'He is withholding the truth'?
When withholding information, 'med' is the standard preposition.
A: Varför skrattar du inte? B: Jag försöker ______ ______ , vi är i kyrkan!
You suppress laughter in a serious place like a church.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
3 个问题Yes, 'hålla inne andan' is correct, though 'hålla andan' is more common.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'höll inne'. Example: 'Jag höll inne mitt skratt'.
相关表达
Hålla tillbaka
similarTo hold back
Hålla ut
contrastTo endure/hang in there
Hålla med
contrastTo agree
Innehålla
builds onTo contain
