Signification
Wanting to do something.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Arbetslust' (work-desire) is a common topic in Swedish workplaces. It's believed that productivity comes from enjoying the task. 'Lustfyllt lärande' is a pedagogical pillar. It emphasizes that children learn best when they 'får lust' (get the desire) to explore. Swedes have a deep connection to seasons. When the first sun of spring (vårsol) appears, everyone 'får lust' to sit outside, even if it's still cold. Fika is often a spontaneous social glue. Saying 'Jag fick lust på en kaffe' is a standard way to start a social break.
The 'Att' Rule
Always use 'att' if a verb follows. 'Få lust att springa'.
English False Friend
Remember: 'Lust' in Swedish is NOT usually sexual. It's just 'wanting'.
Signification
Wanting to do something.
The 'Att' Rule
Always use 'att' if a verb follows. 'Få lust att springa'.
English False Friend
Remember: 'Lust' in Swedish is NOT usually sexual. It's just 'wanting'.
Use 'Ingen'
To sound like a native, say 'Jag fick ingen lust' instead of 'Jag fick inte lust'.
Spontaneity
Use this phrase to show you are being spontaneous—Swedes love a good 'fick lust' moment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'få' and the preposition.
Jag ___ lust ___ baka en kaka igår.
We use 'fick' for the past tense (igår) and 'att' because 'baka' is a verb.
Which sentence is most natural?
How do you say 'I don't feel like studying'?
Negate with 'ingen' and use 'att' before the verb 'plugga'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a beautiful lake and want to jump in.
'Bada' means to swim/bathe, which fits the lake situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå på museum? B: Nej, jag ___ faktiskt ingen lust ___ det idag.
In this case, B is talking about their current state, so 'har lust' is more common, though 'får' could work if they just decided. 'Till' is used for the noun 'det'.
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Aides visuelles
Få vs. Ha
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ___ lust ___ baka en kaka igår.
We use 'fick' for the past tense (igår) and 'att' because 'baka' is a verb.
How do you say 'I don't feel like studying'?
Negate with 'ingen' and use 'att' before the verb 'plugga'.
You see a beautiful lake and want to jump in.
'Bada' means to swim/bathe, which fits the lake situation.
A: Ska vi gå på museum? B: Nej, jag ___ faktiskt ingen lust ___ det idag.
In this case, B is talking about their current state, so 'har lust' is more common, though 'får' could work if they just decided. 'Till' is used for the noun 'det'.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but use 'på'. 'Jag fick lust på pizza'.
'Vilja' is 'to want' (general). 'Få lust' is 'to get the urge' (spontaneous).
Yes! Saying you 'får lust' to solve problems sounds very positive.
No, 'lust' is uncountable here. You don't say 'få luster'.
Yes, it's slightly more formal or abstract, like 'få lust till livet'.
Use 'tappa lusten'. 'Jag tappade lusten att plugga'.
Usually, yes. It implies a joyful or interested desire.
Be careful. 'Få lust på någon' can sound sexual/romantic. Use 'bli kär i' for falling in love.
Past tense 'fick lust' is very common when explaining why you did something.
Expressions liées
ha lust
similarTo feel like doing something (current state).
bli sugen på
synonymTo get a craving for.
känna för
synonymTo feel like.
tappa lusten
contrastTo lose the desire.
arbetslust
specialized formThe desire to work.
livslust
specialized formZest for life.
