Swedish Word of the Day
fika
FI-ka • noun and verb — 8th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: A coffee break or social pause, often involving coffee (or tea) and a pastry; also used as a verb meaning to take such a break
Examples
- Ska vi ta en fika efter jobbet?
(Shall we grab a coffee (have a fika) after work?) - Vi tar en fika på fiket runt hörnet.
(We'll have a coffee at the café around the corner.) - Hon fikar alltid klockan tio på morgonen.
(She always has a coffee break at ten in the morning.)
Synonyms
- fikapaus
- kaffepaus
Fika is both a noun and a verb and is central to Swedish social life. Use it for informal invitations (e.g. "Ska vi fika?") or to describe taking a break. It often implies a relaxed, social moment with coffee and something sweet, not just the beverage itself.
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