Swedish Word of the Day
hålla
HÅL-la • verb — 22nd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: To hold; to keep; to maintain something in a certain state or place.
Examples
- Kan du hålla väskan medan jag knyter skorna?
(Can you hold the bag while I tie my shoes?) - Vi måste hålla dörren stängd för att det inte ska blåsa in.
(We must keep the door closed so the wind doesn't blow in.) - Hon försöker hålla sig lugn när det är stressigt.
(She is trying to stay calm when it is stressful.)
Synonyms
- behålla
- fånga
- vidhålla
Antonyms
- släppa
- ge ifrån sig
This is a very common Swedish verb with several everyday meanings. It can mean physical holding, keeping something in a state, or staying/remaining in a condition, as in hålla sig lugn.
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