Signification
A short, unspecified amount of time.
Contexte culturel
The 'fika' culture is built on 'en stund'. It's not just about coffee; it's about taking a dedicated moment to pause and socialize. In Finland-Swedish, 'en stund' is used similarly, but you might also hear 'en stund' used in more formal administrative contexts than in Sweden. Norwegian uses 'en stund' almost identically. The two languages share this temporal concept of a 'flexible moment'. In Swedish business culture, saying 'Jag behöver fundera en stund' is a respected way to avoid making impulsive decisions.
Add 'liten' for extra native points
Saying 'en liten stund' sounds much more natural and polite in social situations.
Don't forget 'sedan'
When talking about the past, 'för en stund' is incomplete. You must say 'för en stund sedan'.
Signification
A short, unspecified amount of time.
Add 'liten' for extra native points
Saying 'en liten stund' sounds much more natural and polite in social situations.
Don't forget 'sedan'
When talking about the past, 'för en stund' is incomplete. You must say 'för en stund sedan'.
The 'Swedish Wait'
If a Swede says 'om en stund', they usually mean 5-15 minutes. Don't expect them in 30 seconds!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition for future time.
Jag kommer ___ en stund.
'Om' is used for future time in Swedish.
Which sentence means 'I rested for a while'?
Choose the correct translation:
The direct use of 'en stund' after the verb indicates duration.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are 5 minutes late to a meeting. What do you text?
This means 'I will be there in a while/bit'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du hjälpa mig? B: Ja, vänta bara ___.
'Vänta en stund' is the standard phrase for 'wait a bit'.
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Aides visuelles
Swedish Time Durations
Common Verbs with 'en stund'
Action
- • Vänta
- • Gå
- • Prata
Rest
- • Vila
- • Sitta
- • Sova
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag kommer ___ en stund.
'Om' is used for future time in Swedish.
Choose the correct translation:
The direct use of 'en stund' after the verb indicates duration.
You are 5 minutes late to a meeting. What do you text?
This means 'I will be there in a while/bit'.
A: Kan du hjälpa mig? B: Ja, vänta bara ___.
'Vänta en stund' is the standard phrase for 'wait a bit'.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's subjective, but usually between 5 and 30 minutes. If it's longer, use 'ett tag'.
Technically yes, but it's very rare. We usually say 'två gånger' or specify the minutes.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Ett ögonblick' is a few seconds; 'en stund' is several minutes.
Yes, but only with 'för... sedan'. Example: 'Jag såg honom för en stund sedan'.
Mostly, but 'a moment' can be shorter. 'En stund' usually implies a bit more duration.
Yes! This means 'a long while' and is very common.
It's a way to be polite and make the time seem less significant or demanding.
Yes, especially 'Jag återkommer om en stund' (I'll get back to you in a bit).
Yes, 'stunder'. Example: 'Vi har haft många fina stunder tillsammans' (We've had many nice moments together).
No, it's more closely related to 'stand'.
Yes, 'en rast' is a formal break, but 'en stunds vila' is a short rest.
Expressions liées
ett tag
similara while
ett ögonblick
similara moment
en tid
similara period of time
stundtals
builds onoccasionally
i skrivande stund
specialized format the time of writing
