Bedeutung
A serving of coffee.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'påtår' (refill) is often included in the price of 'en kopp kaffe' in Swedish cafes. It is culturally expected to be able to have a second cup for free. Coffee is traditionally served with 'sju sorters kakor' (seven types of cookies) at formal gatherings. This tradition dates back to the 19th century. Finland actually consumes more coffee per capita than Sweden. The phrase 'kahvikuppi' is used similarly, and coffee breaks are legally mandated in many Finnish union contracts. In Northern Sweden, 'kaffegök' (coffee with moonshine or brandy) was a traditional way to stay warm, though it is less common today.
The Refill Rule
Always check if 'påtår ingår' (refill included). It's a great way to save money and stay longer at a cafe.
No 'Of'!
Never say 'en kopp av kaffe'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
A serving of coffee.
The Refill Rule
Always check if 'påtår ingår' (refill included). It's a great way to save money and stay longer at a cafe.
No 'Of'!
Never say 'en kopp av kaffe'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to order a cup of coffee.
Jag vill ha en ___ kaffe, tack.
A 'kopp' is used for coffee, while 'glas' is for cold drinks and 'tallrik' is a plate.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'a cup of coffee'.
Swedish does not use 'av' in this context, and 'kopp' is an 'en' word.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vill du ha något att dricka? B: Ja tack, jag tar gärna ___.
'En kopp kaffe' is the most natural response to an offer of a drink.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Coffee Vocabulary
The Drink
- • Svart kaffe
- • Kaffe med mjölk
- • Påtår
The Social
- • Fika
- • Kaffepaus
- • Kafferep
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenJag vill ha en ___ kaffe, tack.
A 'kopp' is used for coffee, while 'glas' is for cold drinks and 'tallrik' is a plate.
Choose the correct way to say 'a cup of coffee'.
Swedish does not use 'av' in this context, and 'kopp' is an 'en' word.
A: Vill du ha något att dricka? B: Ja tack, jag tar gärna ___.
'En kopp kaffe' is the most natural response to an offer of a drink.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, 'en kaffe' is very common and slightly more modern, especially in urban cafes.
Not rude, but it's polite to accept if you're visiting someone's home. You can always ask for water or tea instead.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ta en fika
similarTo have a coffee break with snacks.
En påtår
builds onA refill of coffee.
Kaffe på maten
specialized formCoffee after a meal.
