Swedish Word of the Day
fika
FI-ka • noun (also used as a verb) — 28th of May, 2026
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Meaning: A coffee break or social pause, often involving coffee (or other drink) and a snack; can also mean the act of taking such a break
Examples
- Ska vi ta en fika efter jobbet?
(Shall we have a fika after work?) - På torsdagsfikat drack jag kaffe och pratade med kollegor.
(At the Thursday fika I drank coffee and talked with colleagues.) - I Sverige betyder 'fika' ofta en social paus med kaffe och något sött.
(In Sweden, 'fika' often means a social break with coffee and something sweet.)
Synonyms
- kaffepaus
- kafferast
Fika is a very common Swedish concept — both a noun (en fika) and a verb (att fika). It refers not just to coffee but to a social moment to relax and chat. You can invite someone by saying 'Ska vi fika?' and you'll hear it at homes, offices and schools.
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