Significado
Relaxing.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Fredagsmys' (Friday coziness) is the ultimate 'chilla' event. Families gather to eat tacos and sweets while watching TV. 'Chilla' is often associated with 'gaming' and 'streaming' culture. It's the default state for many young Swedes online. Swedish offices are relatively flat and informal. While 'chilla' is slang, hearing it in a creative agency or tech startup is very common. In big cities like Stockholm, 'chilla' is universal. In very rural areas, older generations might still prefer 'vila' or 'pusta ut'.
The 'Ner' Trick
Always add 'ner' if you are telling someone to stop being angry. 'Chilla!' alone can sound like 'Relax!', but 'Chilla ner!' sounds more like 'Calm down!'
The Boss Rule
Even if your Swedish boss is 'chill', don't use the word in a formal presentation. It undermines your professional authority.
Significado
Relaxing.
The 'Ner' Trick
Always add 'ner' if you are telling someone to stop being angry. 'Chilla!' alone can sound like 'Relax!', but 'Chilla ner!' sounds more like 'Calm down!'
The Boss Rule
Even if your Swedish boss is 'chill', don't use the word in a formal presentation. It undermines your professional authority.
Chilla vs. Fika
You 'chilla' while you 'fika'. 'Fika' is the social institution; 'chilla' is the relaxed state you achieve during it.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'chilla' in the past tense.
I lördags _______ vi hela kvällen.
The sentence starts with 'I lördags' (Last Saturday), which requires the preterite (past) tense '-ade'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend to calm down?
Din vän är jättestressad. Vad säger du?
'Chilla ner' is the standard phrasal verb for telling someone to calm down.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a job interview.
In a formal interview, 'chilla' and 'degas' are too informal. 'Ta det lugnt' or 'återhämta mig' are better.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå på bio ikväll? B: Nej, jag orkar inte. A: Okej, vad ska du göra istället? B: Jag ska bara _______.
After 'ska' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to Chilla
At Home
- • Soffan
- • Sängen
- • Balkongen
Outside
- • Parken
- • Stranden
- • Caféet
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosI lördags _______ vi hela kvällen.
The sentence starts with 'I lördags' (Last Saturday), which requires the preterite (past) tense '-ade'.
Din vän är jättestressad. Vad säger du?
'Chilla ner' is the standard phrasal verb for telling someone to calm down.
Situation: You are at a job interview.
In a formal interview, 'chilla' and 'degas' are too informal. 'Ta det lugnt' or 'återhämta mig' are better.
A: Ska vi gå på bio ikväll? B: Nej, jag orkar inte. A: Okej, vad ska du göra istället? B: Jag ska bara _______.
After 'ska' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! It is in the official dictionary (SAOL), though it is marked as informal.
If the teacher is young and the atmosphere is relaxed, yes. If it's a formal lecture, no.
'Chilla' is about the vibe and relaxation; 'slappa' is more about being physically lazy.
Jag chillar.
It can be. It's like saying 'calm down' in English—sometimes it makes people angrier!
No, only for people or animals.
'Stressa' (to stress) or 'jobba hårt' (to work hard).
Rarely. They understand it, but they usually say 'ta det lugnt'.
Absolutely, it's one of the most common words in Swedish texting.
Not really. People might say 'ett chillt ställe' (a chill place), using the English adjective.
Frases relacionadas
Ta det lugnt
synonymTake it easy / relax
Koppla av
similarTo unwind / disconnect
Slappa
similarTo be lazy / idle
Mysa
builds onTo be cozy
Stressa
contrastTo stress
