A1 Expression 中性

Tänka stort

Think big

意思

Aiming for major goals.

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文化背景

The phrase is often used as a direct counter-narrative to 'Jantelagen', a cultural concept where individuals are discouraged from standing out or being too ambitious. While 'Think Big' is a core part of the American Dream, in Sweden, 'tänka stort' is often balanced with 'hållbarhet' (sustainability). Swedes think big, but they also think long-term and environmentally. The university city of Uppsala has a famous wall inscription about thinking 'rightly'. Modern students often joke that 'tänka stort' is more fun than 'tänka rätt'. Swedish management style is flat and consensus-based. 'Tänka stort' is often used by leaders to get the whole group to move toward a shared, ambitious vision.

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The Adverb Rule

Remember that 'stort' is an adverb here. It never changes to 'stor' or 'stora' when used in this phrase.

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Breaking Jante

If you want to sound like a modern, ambitious Swede, use this phrase. It signals that you are part of the new, globalized Sweden.

意思

Aiming for major goals.

💡

The Adverb Rule

Remember that 'stort' is an adverb here. It never changes to 'stor' or 'stora' when used in this phrase.

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Breaking Jante

If you want to sound like a modern, ambitious Swede, use this phrase. It signals that you are part of the new, globalized Sweden.

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Don't overdo it

In very humble settings, saying 'Jag tänker stort' too often might make you seem arrogant. Read the room!

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of 'stor' to complete the phrase.

Om vi vill förändra världen måste vi våga tänka _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: stort

We use the neuter form 'stort' because it acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'tänka'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a business context?

Välj rätt mening:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Vi måste tänka stort för att vinna marknaden.

'Tänka stort' is the standard idiom for ambition. 'Tänka mycket' just means thinking a lot, and 'tänka stora planer' is grammatically awkward.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Jag är rädd att min idé är för galen. B: Nej, inte alls! I det här företaget uppmuntrar vi alla att _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tänka stort

'Tänka stort' fits the context of encouraging a 'crazy' or ambitious idea.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

När passar det bäst att säga 'Tänk stort!'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: När någon planerar sin första världsresa.

Planning a world trip is a grand ambition that warrants 'thinking big'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Tänka Stort vs. Tänka Smått

Tänka Stort
Global Global
Möjligheter Opportunities
Tänka Smått
Lokal Local
Hinder Obstacles

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of 'stor' to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Om vi vill förändra världen måste vi våga tänka _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: stort

We use the neuter form 'stort' because it acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'tänka'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a business context? Choose A2

Välj rätt mening:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Vi måste tänka stort för att vinna marknaden.

'Tänka stort' is the standard idiom for ambition. 'Tänka mycket' just means thinking a lot, and 'tänka stora planer' is grammatically awkward.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Jag är rädd att min idé är för galen. B: Nej, inte alls! I det här företaget uppmuntrar vi alla att _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tänka stort

'Tänka stort' fits the context of encouraging a 'crazy' or ambitious idea.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching A1

När passar det bäst att säga 'Tänk stort!'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: När någon planerar sin första världsresa.

Planning a world trip is a grand ambition that warrants 'thinking big'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, 'stort' is the adverbial form of 'stor'. It describes how you are thinking.

No, 'stora' is the plural adjective. You must use the adverb 'stort'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.

The opposite is 'tänka smått' (to think small/narrowly).

Yes, it is a direct equivalent in meaning and usage.

Because the words 'tänka' and 'stor' are among the first words a student learns.

No, it is specifically for grand ambitions and visions.

In a way, yes—it is often used to encourage people to go beyond 'lagom'.

No, 'storhet' is a noun meaning 'greatness'. You would say 'drömma om storhet'.

Yes, especially in dramas about business or personal struggle.

相关表达

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drömma stort

similar

To dream big

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sikta mot stjärnorna

similar

Aim for the stars

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tänka smått

contrast

To think small

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tänka utanför boxen

builds on

Think outside the box

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slå på stort

specialized form

To go all out / do something grandly

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