意思
To lose frequently in games of chance.
文化背景
The phrase is often used to avoid 'skryt' (bragging). If someone wins, they might say they had 'tur', but if they lose, they say they had 'otur' to maintain a humble social standing. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is equally common and carries the same weight, often used during 'stugliv' (cottage life) board games. Sweden has a state monopoly on gambling (Svenska Spel). The phrase is often seen in marketing or discussed in relation to the national lottery (Triss). The phrase has seen a resurgence in digital culture as a self-deprecating meme among singles.
The Consolation Rule
Always use this phrase with a smile. It's meant to be lighthearted, not a genuine complaint about your life's misfortunes.
Avoid 'Dålig'
Never say 'dålig otur'. It's a hallmark of a beginner. Just 'otur' is enough.
意思
To lose frequently in games of chance.
The Consolation Rule
Always use this phrase with a smile. It's meant to be lighthearted, not a genuine complaint about your life's misfortunes.
Avoid 'Dålig'
Never say 'dålig otur'. It's a hallmark of a beginner. Just 'otur' is enough.
The Love Connection
If you say 'Jag har otur i spel', be prepared for someone to immediately reply 'Men tur i kärlek!' It's an almost automatic response in Sweden.
自我测试
Fyll i det saknade ordet i ordspråket.
Otur i spel, tur i _______.
The full proverb is 'Otur i spel, tur i kärlek'.
Vilket påstående är korrekt?
När använder man uttrycket 'ha otur i spel'?
The phrase refers specifically to bad luck (slumpen) in games.
Slutför dialogen på ett naturligt sätt.
A: Jag förlorade precis hundra spänn på den här lotten. B: Tråkigt! Men du vet vad man säger: _______.
This is the most common social response to someone losing a small amount of money in a game.
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3 练习Otur i spel, tur i _______.
The full proverb is 'Otur i spel, tur i kärlek'.
När använder man uttrycket 'ha otur i spel'?
The phrase refers specifically to bad luck (slumpen) in games.
A: Jag förlorade precis hundra spänn på den här lotten. B: Tråkigt! Men du vet vad man säger: _______.
This is the most common social response to someone losing a small amount of money in a game.
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常见问题
5 个问题Yes, but usually only if the loss was due to a lucky bounce or a referee's mistake, not just playing badly.
It is always 'i spel' when referring to the activity of gaming.
Not at all. It's used by all ages, from children playing board games to pensioners at the bingo hall.
The opposite is 'ha tur i spel' (to have luck in games).
Yes, it's the other half of the proverb and is often used by people joking about their dating life.
相关表达
tur i oturen
similarA stroke of luck in the midst of a bad situation.
dra en nitlott
specialized formTo draw a losing ticket/to be unlucky.
ha flyt
contrastTo be on a roll/have a streak of good luck.
sitta i sjön
contrastTo be in a fix/trouble.
