Phrase in 30 Seconds
Palla is the essential Swedish slang for having the energy or desire to do something, mostly used in the negative.
- Means: To have the energy or 'be bothered' to do something.
- Used in: Casual conversations with friends, family, or when complaining about chores.
- Don't confuse: With the noun 'pall' (stool) or the verb's literal meaning (stealing fruit).
适合你水平的解释：
意思
Not wanting to do something.
文化背景
Among Swedish teenagers, 'Palla' is often used as a one-word rejection of anything perceived as 'too much' or 'uncool'. It's a key part of 'ortenslang' (suburban slang) but has spread to all social classes. In modern Swedish tech startups, the register is very flat. You might actually hear a developer say 'Jag pallar inte med den här buggen' to a colleague, which would be unthinkable in a more traditional Swedish company. Even though Swedes love fika, sometimes the social obligation is too much. 'Palla fika' is a humorous way to say you're socially exhausted. In Northern Sweden, you might hear 'ids' instead of 'palla'. It's an older, more dialectal word that carries the same weight of 'not being bothered'.
The 'Inte' Rule
90% of your usage will be 'pallar inte'. Master this first before trying to use it in the positive.
Watch your audience
Don't say 'palla' to your Swedish grandmother unless she's very cool. It can sound lazy.
The 'Inte' Rule
90% of your usage will be 'pallar inte'. Master this first before trying to use it in the positive.
Watch your audience
Don't say 'palla' to your Swedish grandmother unless she's very cool. It can sound lazy.
The 'Orka' alternative
If you're unsure if 'palla' is too slangy, use 'orka'. It's always safe.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of 'palla' in the present tense.
Jag ______ inte städa mitt rum idag.
The sentence is in the present tense ('idag'), so we use 'pallar'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a job interview?
Hur säger du att du kan hantera stress?
'Palla' is too informal for an interview.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Din vän frågar om du vill springa en mil i regnet.
'Nej, palla!' is a common slang way to say 'No way, I can't be bothered!'
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå på bio? B: Nej, jag är så trött. Jag ______ verkligen inte ikväll.
The context requires a negative response due to being 'trött'.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Palla vs. Orka
练习题库
5 练习Jag ______ inte städa mitt rum idag.
The sentence is in the present tense ('idag'), so we use 'pallar'.
Hur säger du att du kan hantera stress?
'Palla' is too informal for an interview.
Situation: Din vän frågar om du vill springa en mil i regnet.
'Nej, palla!' is a common slang way to say 'No way, I can't be bothered!'
A: Ska vi gå på bio? B: Nej, jag är så trött. Jag ______ verkligen inte ikväll.
The context requires a negative response due to being 'trött'.
🎉 得分： /5
常见问题
10 个问题It's not a swear word, but it's very informal. It can be seen as rude if used to dismiss someone's serious request.
'Orka' is standard Swedish; 'palla' is slang. They mean the same thing in most contexts.
Yes, 'pallade'. For example: 'Jag pallade inte gå igår.'
Usually, but it specifically implies a lack of *energy* or *stamina* rather than just a lack of interest.
Yes, it means 'I can stand/tolerate you.' Often used as 'Jag pallar inte med dig' (I can't deal with you).
Yes, it's universal, though some regions have their own local favorites like 'ids'.
The slang usage became popular in the late 20th century, but the word itself is much older.
Use 'Jag har tyvärr inte möjlighet' or 'Jag känner mig lite för trött'.
Yes, to describe if a structure can hold weight. 'Pallar bron för lastbilen?'
It's like saying 'As if!' or 'No way, too much work!'
相关表达
orka
synonymTo have the energy
ids
similarTo bother to do something
stå ut
builds onTo endure
ha lust
similarTo feel like/want to
pall
specialized formA stool
在哪里用
Declining a party invitation
Erik: Kommer du på festen ikväll?
Sara: Nej, jag pallar inte. Jag har jobbat hela dagen.
Complaining about homework
Elev 1: Har du gjort matten?
Elev 2: Äh, jag pallar inte med den där läraren.
At the gym
Tränare: En repetition till!
Medlem: Nej, mina armar pallar inte mer!
Bad weather
Mamma: Ska vi gå en promenad?
Son: I det här vädret? Palla!
Texting a partner
A: Kan du köpa mjölk?
B: Pallar verkligen inte gå till affären nu... imorgon?
Watching a long movie
Kompis: Ska vi se Director's Cut? Den är 4 timmar.
Jag: Vem pallar sitta still så länge?
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of a 'Pile' of work. If you can't handle the 'Pile', you don't 'Palla'.
视觉联想
Imagine a person trying to hold up a heavy wooden stool (en pall) but their arms are shaking and they finally drop it, saying 'Jag pallar inte!'
Rhyme
Ska vi gå ut i alla fall? Nej, jag pallar inte, jag är kall!
Story
Olle wants to go to the gym. He looks at his heavy bag. He thinks about the heavy weights. He looks at his sofa. The sofa looks soft. Olle sighs and says, 'Jag pallar inte.' He stays on the sofa.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'can't be bothered' in English or 'la flemme' in French. It captures that specific mix of lack of energy and lack of interest.
Word Web
挑战
Try to use 'Jag pallar inte' at least three times today when someone asks you to do something small (like checking the mail or doing dishes).
Review this word in 1 day, 3 days, and 1 week. Focus on the negative form 'pallar inte'.
发音
The 'a' is short, and the 'll' is a long consonant sound. It has the Swedish 'Accent 2' (grave accent).
正式程度
Jag har inte den fysiska energin som krävs för att besöka gymmet idag. (Daily routine)
Jag orkar inte gå till gymmet idag. (Daily routine)
Jag pallar inte dra till gymmet. (Daily routine)
Pallar noll gym idag, asså. (Daily routine)
Derived from the noun 'pall' (stool/support). It originally meant to prop something up so it wouldn't fall.
趣味小知识
The phrase 'palla äpplen' (stealing apples) is so famous in Sweden that many people mistakenly think the slang comes from the effort of climbing trees!
文化笔记
Among Swedish teenagers, 'Palla' is often used as a one-word rejection of anything perceived as 'too much' or 'uncool'. It's a key part of 'ortenslang' (suburban slang) but has spread to all social classes.
“Palla skolan, mannen.”
In modern Swedish tech startups, the register is very flat. You might actually hear a developer say 'Jag pallar inte med den här buggen' to a colleague, which would be unthinkable in a more traditional Swedish company.
“Jag pallar inte med den här koden längre.”
Even though Swedes love fika, sometimes the social obligation is too much. 'Palla fika' is a humorous way to say you're socially exhausted.
“Jag pallar inte ens en fika idag.”
In Northern Sweden, you might hear 'ids' instead of 'palla'. It's an older, more dialectal word that carries the same weight of 'not being bothered'.
“Jag ids int' (I don't bother).”
对话开场白
Pallar du gå på gymmet imorgon bitti?
Vem i din familj pallar städa mest?
Pallar du med trycket inför tentan?
常见错误
Jag pallar inte att städa.
Jag pallar inte städa.
L1 Interference
Using 'palla' in a job application.
Jag har förmågan att hantera hög arbetsbelastning.
L1 Interference
Jag är palla.
Jag pallar inte.
L1 Interference
Pallar du äpplet?
Pallar du ett äpple?
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
No tener ganas / No me da la vida
Spanish often uses nouns (ganas) while Swedish uses a verb (palla).
Avoir la flemme
French uses 'avoir' (to have) + a noun, Swedish uses a direct verb.
Keinen Bock haben
German uses the 'Bock' idiom, whereas Swedish 'palla' is a single verb.
めんどくさい (Mendokusai)
Japanese is an adjective; Swedish is a verb.
ما لي خلق (Ma liyya khalaq)
Arabic focuses on 'temperament' (khalaq), Swedish on 'support/energy' (palla).
懒得 (Lǎn de)
Chinese 'Lǎn de' is an adverbial phrase; Swedish 'palla' is a verb.
귀찮다 (Gwichanta)
Korean is a descriptive verb (adjective); Swedish is an action verb.
Estar com preguiça
'Tô sem saco' is much more vulgar than 'palla'.
Spotted in the Real World
“Jag pallar inte trycket...”
In this hit pop song, she describes the intensity of a moment.
“Pallar du eller?”
Characters often use it when discussing high-stakes business and street life.
“När man inte pallar måndagar.”
Common caption for pictures of tired animals or people.
容易混淆
Learners might think 'palla' always means stealing fruit.
If there is no fruit mentioned, it almost always means 'to bother/have energy'.
Confusing the verb with the noun for 'stool'.
Check if it's used as an action (verb) or a thing (noun).
常见问题 (10)
It's not a swear word, but it's very informal. It can be seen as rude if used to dismiss someone's serious request.
cultural usage'Orka' is standard Swedish; 'palla' is slang. They mean the same thing in most contexts.
comparisonsYes, 'pallade'. For example: 'Jag pallade inte gå igår.'
grammar mechanicsUsually, but it specifically implies a lack of *energy* or *stamina* rather than just a lack of interest.
basic understandingYes, it means 'I can stand/tolerate you.' Often used as 'Jag pallar inte med dig' (I can't deal with you).
usage contextsYes, it's universal, though some regions have their own local favorites like 'ids'.
cultural usageThe slang usage became popular in the late 20th century, but the word itself is much older.
basic understandingUse 'Jag har tyvärr inte möjlighet' or 'Jag känner mig lite för trött'.
practical tipsYes, to describe if a structure can hold weight. 'Pallar bron för lastbilen?'
usage contextsIt's like saying 'As if!' or 'No way, too much work!'
basic understanding
