Significado
Desiring to do something.
Contexto cultural
The 'Fika' culture relies heavily on this phrase. Asking 'Har du lust att fika?' is the social glue of Swedish workplaces. Swedish management is famously flat. Bosses often use 'Har du lust att...' to give orders politely, making them feel like suggestions. Saying 'Jag har ingen lust' is considered honest and acceptable in Sweden, whereas in some cultures it might seem rude. Swedes prefer low-pressure dates. 'Ha lust att ses' is much more common than 'Vill du gå på en dejt?'
The 'Att' Rule
Always remember 'att' before the verb. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Not just for 'Lust'
Don't be afraid to use this in professional settings. It's not sexual in Swedish!
Significado
Desiring to do something.
The 'Att' Rule
Always remember 'att' before the verb. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Not just for 'Lust'
Don't be afraid to use this in professional settings. It's not sexual in Swedish!
Use 'Ingen'
Saying 'Jag har ingen lust' sounds much more native than 'Jag har inte lust'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to say 'I feel like dancing'.
Jag ___ lust ___ dansa.
The phrase is always 'ha' (verb) + 'lust' (noun) + 'att' (infinitive marker).
Which sentence is a polite invitation?
Choose the best option:
'Har du lust att...' is the standard polite way to invite someone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå på promenad? B: Nej, jag har ___ lust att gå ut nu, det regnar.
'Ingen lust' is the most idiomatic way to say 'no desire'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are tired and don't want to cook.
Use 'ingen lust' to express that you don't feel like doing a specific task.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag ___ lust ___ dansa.
The phrase is always 'ha' (verb) + 'lust' (noun) + 'att' (infinitive marker).
Choose the best option:
'Har du lust att...' is the standard polite way to invite someone.
A: Ska vi gå på promenad? B: Nej, jag har ___ lust att gå ut nu, det regnar.
'Ingen lust' is the most idiomatic way to say 'no desire'.
Situation: You are tired and don't want to cook.
Use 'ingen lust' to express that you don't feel like doing a specific task.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, you should say 'Jag har lust PÅ kaffe' or 'Jag har lust att DRICKA kaffe'.
'Vilja' is a strong 'want'. 'Ha lust' is more about your current mood or inclination.
It might sound a bit blunt. Better to say 'Jag har tyvärr inte möjlighet just nu'.
Frases relacionadas
vara sugen på
similarto crave something (often food)
känna för att
synonymto feel like doing something
ha god lust att
specialized formto have a good mind to do something
vilja
similarto want
