Bedeutung
Slang for an older man.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Gubbe' is a staple of Swedish midsummer and Christmas, often associated with drinking songs (snapsvisor) and traditional food. In locker rooms across Sweden, 'gubbar' is the go-to term for teammates, fostering a sense of equality and brotherhood. Characters like Ove in 'A Man Called Ove' (En man som heter Ove) define the 'grumpy but lovable gubbe' trope. The term 'Gubbvälde' is used to critique male-dominated power structures in politics and business.
The 'Buddy' Rule
Use 'gubben' with your male friends to immediately sound more like a native speaker.
Watch the Tone
If you say 'gubbe' with a flat or angry voice, it can sound like an insult.
Bedeutung
Slang for an older man.
The 'Buddy' Rule
Use 'gubben' with your male friends to immediately sound more like a native speaker.
Watch the Tone
If you say 'gubbe' with a flat or angry voice, it can sound like an insult.
Compound Power
Learn 'snögubbe' and 'jordgubbe' together; it helps you remember the root word.
Gubbröra
If you are invited to a Swedish smörgåsbord, look for 'Gubbröra'—it's a classic!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'gubbe'.
Hej ______, hur mår du? (Greeting a friend)
When greeting someone directly, we use the definite form 'gubben'.
Which word means 'snowman'?
På vintern bygger barnen en...
Snögubbe is the standard Swedish word for snowman.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Phrase: 'Lilla gubben'
'Lilla gubben' is a term of endearment for children.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Var är din man? B: Min ______ är i garaget.
In this context, 'min gubbe' is an informal way to say 'my husband'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
The Many Faces of 'Gubbe'
Family
- • Husband
- • Little Boy
- • Grandpa
Objects
- • Snowman
- • Strawberry
- • Jack-in-the-box
Social
- • Buddy
- • Teammate
- • Neighbor
Gubbe vs. Man
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHej ______, hur mår du? (Greeting a friend)
When greeting someone directly, we use the definite form 'gubben'.
På vintern bygger barnen en...
Snögubbe is the standard Swedish word for snowman.
Phrase: 'Lilla gubben'
'Lilla gubben' is a term of endearment for children.
A: Var är din man? B: Min ______ är i garaget.
In this context, 'min gubbe' is an informal way to say 'my husband'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenUsually no, but it can be if used to describe a stranger in a negative way (e.g., 'sur gubbe').
Yes, it's very common and affectionate, similar to 'sweetie' or 'hubby'.
The plural is 'gubbar' (indefinite) and 'gubbarna' (definite).
No, for women you use 'gumma'.
No, it is way too informal. Use 'man' or the person's name.
It means 'little guy' and is used for small boys or pets.
Literally 'earth-man,' it refers to the small, clump-like shape of the fruit on the ground.
In casual speech, yes. In writing or formal speech, 'man' is more common.
An 'explosive' old man—someone who is elderly but very fit and active.
In the context of 'Tjena gubben!', yes, it's very similar to 'Hey dude!'.
It's less common than 'pappa,' but you can refer to him as 'gubben' when talking to others.
A flat cap, the kind traditionally worn by older Swedish men.
Yes, 'gubbis' is a common slang variation.
A term for a group or system dominated by older men.
Verwandte Redewendungen
gumma
similarOld woman / wife
gubbröra
specialized formAn anchovy and egg salad
snögubbe
builds onSnowman
krutgubbe
specialized formAn energetic old man
gubbkeps
similarFlat cap
