B1 Expression خنثی

ta sig ett glas

have a drink

معنی

to have an alcoholic beverage

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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The 'Sig' Nuance

Adding 'sig' makes it sound more like a treat for yourself. Use it when you want to sound more expressive.

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Alcohol Only

Never use this for coffee or soda unless you explicitly name the drink (e.g., 'ta ett glas läsk').

معنی

to have an alcoholic beverage

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The 'Sig' Nuance

Adding 'sig' makes it sound more like a treat for yourself. Use it when you want to sound more expressive.

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Alcohol Only

Never use this for coffee or soda unless you explicitly name the drink (e.g., 'ta ett glas läsk').

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The AW Invitation

If you want to sound like a local, just ask 'Ska vi ta en AW?'—it implies taking a glass together.

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Systembolaget

Remember that Swedes often talk about 'taking a glass' at home because buying alcohol out is very expensive.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.

Vi borde sätta oss ner och ta ___ ett glas.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: oss

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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✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ska vi ta ett glas efter jobbet?

'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.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ska vi ta oss ett glas vin i soffan?

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 ___?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ta ett glas

In the context of a stressful day, 'ta ett glas' is a common suggestion for relaxation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Ta ett glas vs. Ta en fika

Ta ett glas
Alkohol Alcohol
Kväll Evening
Ta en fika
Kaffe Coffee
Dagtid Daytime

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun. جای خالی B1

Vi borde sätta oss ner och ta ___ ett glas.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: oss

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? Choose A2

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✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ska vi ta ett glas efter jobbet?

'Ta ett glas' is the standard idiom; 'äta' is for food, and 'glas kaffe' is not used.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are at home on a Friday night, relaxing with your partner.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ska vi ta oss ett glas vin i soffan?

The reflexive 'ta oss' and the mention of 'vin' and 'soffan' fit the 'fredagsmys' context perfectly.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vilken stressig dag! B: Ja, verkligen. Ska vi ___?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ta ett glas

In the context of a stressful day, 'ta ett glas' is a common suggestion for relaxation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Usually 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.

عبارات مرتبط

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ta en bärs

informal alternative

to have a beer

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ta en fika

similar

to have coffee and a snack

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skåla

builds on

to toast

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gå på krogen

related

to go to the pub/restaurant

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ta en stänkare

slang

to have a stiff drink

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