Significado
To rest.
Contexto cultural
The 'fika' is the most famous version of 'hålla en paus'. It is not just about coffee; it's a social ritual that is legally protected in many union contracts. Taking breaks is seen as a sign of a professional and sustainable employee. Working through your lunch break is often discouraged. With high internet penetration, 'hålla en paus från sociala medier' (taking a break from social media) is a common topic in Swedish lifestyle blogs. Students have 'rast' between lessons, which is a specific type of 'paus' where they are often encouraged to go outside, regardless of the weather.
Use 'Ta' for spontaneity
If you suddenly feel like stopping, 'Ska vi ta en paus?' sounds more natural than 'hålla'.
Avoid 'Göra'
Never say 'göra en paus'. It is the most common mistake for English and German speakers.
Significado
To rest.
Use 'Ta' for spontaneity
If you suddenly feel like stopping, 'Ska vi ta en paus?' sounds more natural than 'hålla'.
Avoid 'Göra'
Never say 'göra en paus'. It is the most common mistake for English and German speakers.
The Fika Rule
If someone invites you to 'hålla en paus' at 10:00 or 15:00, they almost certainly mean they want to have coffee/fika with you.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.
Igår ______ vi en paus i två timmar för att det var så varmt.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so the past tense (preterite) 'höll' is required.
Which sentence is most natural for a professional meeting?
How would a chairperson suggest a break?
'Hålla en paus' is the standard formal/neutral collocation for structured breaks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag är så trött på att plugga. B: Jag med. Ska vi ________?
'Hålla en paus' fits the context of being tired from studying.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Hålla en paus i förhållandet' with the correct context.
In a relationship context, it means taking time apart to think.
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Breaks in Sweden
Work
- • Fika
- • Lunchrast
- • Bensträckare
Social
- • Digital paus
- • Relationspaus
- • Egentid
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIgår ______ vi en paus i två timmar för att det var så varmt.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so the past tense (preterite) 'höll' is required.
How would a chairperson suggest a break?
'Hålla en paus' is the standard formal/neutral collocation for structured breaks.
A: Jag är så trött på att plugga. B: Jag med. Ska vi ________?
'Hålla en paus' fits the context of being tired from studying.
Match 'Hålla en paus i förhållandet' with the correct context.
In a relationship context, it means taking time apart to think.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, slightly. 'Hålla' implies a more structured or managed break, often used in professional settings.
Usually, we say 'ha lunch' or 'ta lunchrast', but 'hålla en paus för lunch' is possible in a formal schedule.
The past tense is 'höll'. For example: 'Vi höll en paus igår.'
Yes, in formal contexts like 'Vi håller paus till kl 13:00'. In daily speech, 'en' is better.
'Vila' means to rest/sleep. 'Hålla en paus' means to stop an activity. You can 'hålla en paus' to 'vila'.
Use the preposition 'från'. E.g., 'hålla en paus från jobbet'.
Yes, 'hålla en paus' is the standard way to describe a temporary separation in a relationship.
Yes, but 'timeout' or 'vila' is more common during the actual play.
'Rast' is usually a longer, scheduled break (like at school). 'Paus' is shorter and can be anytime.
Yes, it's a verb meaning 'to pause'. It's very common now, especially with technology.
Frases relacionadas
ta en rast
similarTo take a scheduled break
vila upp sig
builds onTo recover fully
göra ett avbrott
similarTo make an interruption
pusta ut
specialized formTo breathe out / To sigh with relief
stanna upp
similarTo stop for a moment
