المعنى
Resting during working hours.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'fika' is more than just a break; it's a social ritual. However, 'ta en paus' is the neutral term used in formal contracts and health guidelines. In contrast to Sweden, taking a visible break can sometimes be seen as 'not working hard enough', although 'inemuri' (napping on the job) is culturally accepted as a sign of exhaustion from hard work. The 'coffee break' is common, but there is often a 'hustle culture' where people eat lunch at their desks, which is rare in Sweden. The 'siesta' is a famous long break, but in modern Spanish offices, the 'pausa para el café' is very similar to the Swedish version.
Use it to sound professional
If you need to leave a Zoom call for a minute, saying 'Jag tar en kort paus i arbetet' sounds much more professional than 'I'm going away'.
Don't say 'göra'
English speakers often say 'göra en paus' (make a break). Swedes will understand, but it marks you as a beginner. Always use 'ta'.
المعنى
Resting during working hours.
Use it to sound professional
If you need to leave a Zoom call for a minute, saying 'Jag tar en kort paus i arbetet' sounds much more professional than 'I'm going away'.
Don't say 'göra'
English speakers often say 'göra en paus' (make a break). Swedes will understand, but it marks you as a beginner. Always use 'ta'.
The Fika overlap
If someone asks 'Ska vi fika?', they are essentially asking to 'ta en paus i arbetet'. You can answer with either!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ta'.
Igår ______ jag en paus i arbetet klockan tre.
The sentence refers to 'Igår' (yesterday), so the past tense 'tog' is required.
Which preposition is correct in this phrase?
Jag behöver ta en paus ___ arbetet.
The standard collocation is 'paus i arbetet'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Du ser trött ut. B: Ja, jag ska ________________.
'Ta en paus i arbetet' is the most natural and common way to express this.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and everyone is losing focus. What do you say?
This is the polite and professional way to suggest a break.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Types of Breaks in Sweden
Short
- • Paus
- • Bensträckare
- • Mikropaus
Social
- • Fika
- • Kaffepaus
- • Pratstund
Long
- • Rast
- • Lunchrast
- • Middagspaus
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينIgår ______ jag en paus i arbetet klockan tre.
The sentence refers to 'Igår' (yesterday), so the past tense 'tog' is required.
Jag behöver ta en paus ___ arbetet.
The standard collocation is 'paus i arbetet'.
A: Du ser trött ut. B: Ja, jag ska ________________.
'Ta en paus i arbetet' is the most natural and common way to express this.
You are in a meeting and everyone is losing focus. What do you say?
This is the polite and professional way to suggest a break.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةAlmost. 'Rast' is usually a longer, scheduled break (like lunch), while 'paus' can be a quick 5-minute breather.
Yes! Swedes often refer to studying as 'arbete' in this context. 'Jag tar en paus i arbetet med läxan.'
In Swedish logic, you are taking a break *within* the duration of your workday. 'Från' sounds like you are quitting or escaping.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use the past tense of 'ta', which is 'tog'. 'Jag tog en paus i arbetet.'
It's a very specific type of 'paus' where you just stand up to stretch your legs during a meeting.
Yes, in some contexts like 'Vi behöver ta paus nu', but 'ta en paus' is more common.
Yes, but a 'paus' isn't always a 'fika'. You can take a 'paus' to just stare out the window.
You could say 'jobba på' (keep working) or 'köra på'.
Yes, it's very similar: 'ta en pause i arbeidet' (Norwegian) and 'tage en pause i arbejdet' (Danish).
عبارات ذات صلة
ta en fika
specialized formTo have coffee and a snack with others.
pusta ut
similarTo catch one's breath / relax after a hard task.
ladda batterierna
figurativeTo recharge one's batteries.
stämpla ut
contrastTo clock out.
