Bedeutung
Stopping work for a rest.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'fika' is the most famous version of taking a break. It's not just coffee; it's a social institution that happens at 10:00 and 15:00 in most workplaces. In Finland, taking a break often involves a sauna, even during some business retreats or social gatherings. The Pomodoro technique (25 mins work, 5 mins break) is very popular in Swedish tech hubs like Stockholm. Children have a 'rast' between every lesson. It is culturally expected that they go outdoors, regardless of rain or cold.
The 'Ska vi' trick
Always use 'Ska vi ta en paus?' to sound polite and collaborative in a group.
Don't say 'göra'
Even if your native language says 'make a break', remember Swedes 'take' them.
Bedeutung
Stopping work for a rest.
The 'Ska vi' trick
Always use 'Ska vi ta en paus?' to sound polite and collaborative in a group.
Don't say 'göra'
Even if your native language says 'make a break', remember Swedes 'take' them.
Paus vs Fika
A 'paus' can be alone, but a 'fika' is almost always social. Choose 'fika' if you want to make friends!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ta'.
Vi har jobbat hela morgonen. Nu ___ vi en paus.
The sentence describes a present action ('now'), so 'tar' is correct.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We took a break'?
'Tog' is the past tense of 'ta'. 'Gör' is wrong, and 'rast' is for specific schedules.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting that has lasted 3 hours.
This is the polite way to suggest a break in a long meeting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag är så trött på att plugga! B: Jag också. Låt oss ___.
In the context of studying, 'ta en paus' is the most natural response to being tired.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of Breaks in Sweden
Work
- • Rast
- • Kaffepaus
- • Lunchpaus
Social
- • Fika
- • Bensträckare
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi har jobbat hela morgonen. Nu ___ vi en paus.
The sentence describes a present action ('now'), so 'tar' is correct.
How do you say 'We took a break'?
'Tog' is the past tense of 'ta'. 'Gör' is wrong, and 'rast' is for specific schedules.
You are in a meeting that has lasted 3 hours.
This is the polite way to suggest a break in a long meeting.
A: Jag är så trött på att plugga! B: Jag också. Låt oss ___.
In the context of studying, 'ta en paus' is the most natural response to being tired.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's possible in headlines or very short notes, but in speech, 'ta en paus' is much more natural.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Rast' is usually a scheduled break at work or school. 'Paus' is any time you stop to rest.
Use the past tense: 'Jag tog en paus'.
Yes, 'ta en paus i förhållandet' means to have a trial separation.
Yes, it's actually encouraged to keep everyone productive.
It's a specific type of 'paus' where you stand up to stretch your legs.
No, 'stopp' is more final or physical. 'Paus' implies you will start again.
It sounds like 'pow' (as in a punch) followed by an 's'.
Yes, it means you need some space from them for a while.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ta rast
similarTo take a scheduled break
vila upp sig
builds onTo recover fully
pusta ut
similarTo breathe out/relax
avbryta
contrastTo interrupt
ta en bensträckare
specialized formTake a leg-stretcher
