Bedeutung
to have an alcoholic beverage
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'After Work' (AW) is a sacred Friday ritual where colleagues bond over a drink. It's often the only time Swedes socialize with coworkers outside of office hours. Systembolaget is the state-owned monopoly for alcohol. Because it closes early on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays, 'taking a glass' at home requires foresight. The concept of 'Fredagsmys' often includes parents having a glass of wine while the family relaxes. It's a key part of the weekly rhythm. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is also common, but there might be more influence from Finnish drinking culture, which can be more direct.
The 'Sig' Nuance
Adding 'sig' makes it sound more like a treat for yourself. Use it when you want to sound more expressive.
Alcohol Only
Never use this for coffee or soda unless you explicitly name the drink (e.g., 'ta ett glas läsk').
Bedeutung
to have an alcoholic beverage
The 'Sig' Nuance
Adding 'sig' makes it sound more like a treat for yourself. Use it when you want to sound more expressive.
Alcohol Only
Never use this for coffee or soda unless you explicitly name the drink (e.g., 'ta ett glas läsk').
The AW Invitation
If you want to sound like a local, just ask 'Ska vi ta en AW?'—it implies taking a glass together.
Systembolaget
Remember that Swedes often talk about 'taking a glass' at home because buying alcohol out is very expensive.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi borde sätta oss ner och ta ___ ett glas.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss' (ourselves).
Which sentence is the most natural invitation for a drink after work?
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'Ta ett glas' is the standard idiom; 'äta' is for food, and 'glas kaffe' is not used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at home on a Friday night, relaxing with your partner.
The reflexive 'ta oss' and the mention of 'vin' and 'soffan' fit the 'fredagsmys' context perfectly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vilken stressig dag! B: Ja, verkligen. Ska vi ___?
In the context of a stressful day, 'ta ett glas' is a common suggestion for relaxation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ta ett glas vs. Ta en fika
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi borde sätta oss ner och ta ___ ett glas.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss' (ourselves).
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'Ta ett glas' is the standard idiom; 'äta' is for food, and 'glas kaffe' is not used.
Situation: You are at home on a Friday night, relaxing with your partner.
The reflexive 'ta oss' and the mention of 'vin' and 'soffan' fit the 'fredagsmys' context perfectly.
A: Vilken stressig dag! B: Ja, verkligen. Ska vi ___?
In the context of a stressful day, 'ta ett glas' is a common suggestion for relaxation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually no. If you say 'ska vi ta ett glas?', people will assume you mean alcohol. For other drinks, specify: 'ta ett glas juice'.
Both are correct. 'Ta ett glas' is more common and neutral. 'Ta sig ett glas' is slightly more formal or emphasizes the enjoyment.
Yes, in a social context like an office party or Friday afternoon, it is perfectly acceptable and friendly.
If you are having more than one, you say 'ta några glas' (have a few glasses).
Not necessarily, but it most often refers to wine or beer. If someone wants a cocktail, they usually say 'en drink'.
You can say 'Jag dricker inte alkohol' or 'Jag tar gärna något alkoholfritt'.
It's less common at lunch in Sweden unless it's a festive occasion. Swedes usually stick to water or 'lättöl' (low-alcohol beer) at lunch.
It's a slangy way to say 'have a beer'. 'Bärs' is slang for 'öl'.
A little bit. Younger people might just say 'ta en öl' or 'ta ett glas', but 'ta sig ett glas' is still very much in use.
Yes, it's one of the most common ways to ask someone out for a first date.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ta en bärs
informal alternativeto have a beer
ta en fika
similarto have coffee and a snack
skåla
builds onto toast
gå på krogen
relatedto go to the pub/restaurant
ta en stänkare
slangto have a stiff drink
