意思
When the situation becomes serious or decisive.
文化背景
The phrase reflects the historical importance of the 'krog' (tavern) as a social hub where financial trust was built and tested. Swedes value 'ärlighet' (honesty) and 'leverans' (delivery). Using this phrase in business signals that you are focusing on results rather than just talk. There is a certain 'earthiness' to Swedish idioms. They often come from farming, sailing, or tavern life, reflecting a history of hard work and practical survival. Even in a cashless society, the 'chalk' metaphor survives. It is frequently used in podcasts and social media to discuss 'influencer' authenticity.
Use it for contrast
The phrase is most powerful when you contrast a 'promise' with a 'result'. Example: 'De lovade guld och gröna skogar, men när det kom till kritan fick vi ingenting.'
Don't overdo it
Because it's a strong idiom, using it too often in one conversation can make you sound like you're trying too hard. Use it once for emphasis.
意思
When the situation becomes serious or decisive.
Use it for contrast
The phrase is most powerful when you contrast a 'promise' with a 'result'. Example: 'De lovade guld och gröna skogar, men när det kom till kritan fick vi ingenting.'
Don't overdo it
Because it's a strong idiom, using it too often in one conversation can make you sound like you're trying too hard. Use it once for emphasis.
The Tavern Connection
If you mention the tavern origin to a Swede, they will be very impressed with your language knowledge!
自我测试
Fyll i det saknade ordet i frasen.
Han lovar att hjälpa till, men när det kommer till _______ gör han ingenting.
Frasen kräver bestämd form: 'kritan'.
Vilken situation passar bäst för uttrycket?
När passar det att säga 'när det kommer till kritan'?
Uttrycket används när någons pålitlighet testas i en viktig situation.
Välj det svar som låter mest naturligt.
A: Tror du att de kommer att sänka priset? B: De säger det, men...
Här används uttrycket för att visa på den verkliga prioriteringen (vinst) bakom ett löfte.
🎉 得分： /3
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3 练习Han lovar att hjälpa till, men när det kommer till _______ gör han ingenting.
Frasen kräver bestämd form: 'kritan'.
När passar det att säga 'när det kommer till kritan'?
Uttrycket används när någons pålitlighet testas i en viktig situation.
A: Tror du att de kommer att sänka priset? B: De säger det, men...
Här används uttrycket för att visa på den verkliga prioriteringen (vinst) bakom ett löfte.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
10 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a newspaper article or a business meeting.
No, the phrase is fixed. You must use 'kritan'.
'I slutändan' (in the end) is more literal and neutral. 'När det kommer till kritan' implies a moment of pressure or a test.
In modern Swedish, 'krita' can mean crayon or chalk. But in this idiom, it specifically refers to the chalk used in old taverns.
Yes! Just change 'kommer' to 'kom'. 'När det kom till kritan...'
Very common in journalism, opinion pieces, and fiction.
Not necessarily, but it is often used to point out failures or hard truths.
It's better to save it for things that actually matter. Using it for 'what to wear' sounds a bit silly.
Sometimes people just say 'vid kritan', but it's much less common than the full phrase.
Forgetting the '-n' at the end of 'kritan'.
相关表达
När det väl gäller
synonymWhen it really matters / when it's for real.
Sätta på krita
builds onTo buy on credit.
I sista hand
similarUltimately / as a last resort.
Dra ett streck över något
contrastTo draw a line over something (to forget/forgive).
