Signification
To get as much of something as one wants.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the Swedish appreciation for 'det goda i livet' (the good things in life) and the importance of hobbies. Journalists love this phrase for headlines because it sounds dramatic and satisfying. The word 'lyst' connects to the time when Swedish and German were closely linked through trade (Hanseatic League). On Instagram, Swedes might use the hashtag #lystmäte when posting photos of a beautiful meal or a sunset.
The Pronoun Rule
Always check your subject before you say the phrase. If you say 'Jag fick sitt lystmäte', Swedes will understand you, but it sounds like you are getting someone else's satisfaction!
Don't Overuse
It's a 'heavy' phrase. Using it three times in one conversation makes you sound like a 19th-century poet. Save it for the big things.
Signification
To get as much of something as one wants.
The Pronoun Rule
Always check your subject before you say the phrase. If you say 'Jag fick sitt lystmäte', Swedes will understand you, but it sounds like you are getting someone else's satisfaction!
Don't Overuse
It's a 'heavy' phrase. Using it three times in one conversation makes you sound like a 19th-century poet. Save it for the big things.
The 'Av' Preposition
Always use 'av'. 'Lystmäte på' or 'lystmäte i' are common mistakes that make you sound non-native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (mitt, ditt, sitt, vårt, ert).
Vi åkte till fjällen och fick verkligen ______ lystmäte av skidåkning.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the possessive must be 'vårt'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the most natural sentence:
This uses the correct pronoun (sitt), the correct preposition (av), and a positive context (konst).
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Var konserten bra? B: Ja, jag ____________________ av bra musik!
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves in the past tense.
Match the person to the thing they got their 'lystmäte' of.
Match: 1. En vandrare, 2. En godisälskare, 3. En student
Hikers enjoy nature, candy lovers enjoy sugar, and students enjoy knowledge.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi åkte till fjällen och fick verkligen ______ lystmäte av skidåkning.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the possessive must be 'vårt'.
Choose the most natural sentence:
This uses the correct pronoun (sitt), the correct preposition (av), and a positive context (konst).
A: Var konserten bra? B: Ja, jag ____________________ av bra musik!
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves in the past tense.
Match: 1. En vandrare, 2. En godisälskare, 3. En student
Hikers enjoy nature, candy lovers enjoy sugar, and students enjoy knowledge.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is almost never used outside of this specific phrase 'få sitt lystmäte'.
Yes, but usually for 'special' food or treats, not a regular Tuesday lunch.
It is always 'sitt' (or mitt/ditt/vårt/ert) because 'lystmäte' is a neuter (ett) noun.
It sounds very poetic and intense. It's more common in songs or literature than in a text message.
There isn't a single phrase, but 'att aldrig bli mätt på något' (to never get enough of something) is close.
It is neutral to slightly formal. It's perfect for a blog post or a nice dinner conversation.
Yes! 'Jag kommer få mitt lystmäte av sol i Spanien'.
90% of the time, yes. If used for something negative, it's usually sarcastic.
Yes, you can use it with a verb (in the 'att' form).
Occasionally, to describe market saturation or project satisfaction.
Expressions liées
få nog
similarTo have had enough.
frossa i
builds onTo revel or gorge in something.
stilla sin hunger
similarTo satisfy one's hunger.
tillfredsställa
synonymTo satisfy.
få fyllest
specialized formTo get enough/satisfaction.
