Signification
Wanting to do something.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is central to 'fika' culture, where invitations are kept low-pressure and focused on mutual enjoyment. Pedagogy often focuses on 'lustfyllt lärande'—the idea that learning should be driven by the student's own desire and joy. Hierarchies are flat, so bosses often use 'ha lust' to make requests sound like suggestions, maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Directness can be seen as aggressive; 'ha lust' provides a 'soft' way to ask someone out without being too pushy.
The 'Att' Rule
Always use 'att' before a verb. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Not Sexual!
Don't be afraid to use this word. It is 100% safe and common in everyday Swedish.
Signification
Wanting to do something.
The 'Att' Rule
Always use 'att' before a verb. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Not Sexual!
Don't be afraid to use this word. It is 100% safe and common in everyday Swedish.
The 'Ingen' Trick
Remember to use 'ingen' for negation. 'Jag har ingen lust' sounds much more native than 'Jag har inte lust'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word (att or på).
Har du lust ___ gå på bio ikväll?
We use 'att' because 'gå' is a verb.
Which sentence is the most natural way to decline an invitation?
Vill du komma på min fest?
'Jag har ingen lust' is the standard idiomatic negation.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'ha lust'.
A: Jag är så hungrig! ___ du ___ på pizza? B: Nej, jag ___ ingen ___ på pizza, men gärna sushi.
Both speakers are talking about their current feelings in the present tense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Har du lust på en fika? 2. Jag har god lust att skälla ut honom. 3. Jag har ingen lust att jobba.
'Lust på fika' is social, 'god lust' is often frustration, and 'ingen lust' is lack of motivation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'att' vs 'på'
Use 'att' with Verbs
- • äta
- • sova
- • dansa
- • resa
Use 'på' with Nouns
- • pizza
- • kaffe
- • glass
- • fest
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHar du lust ___ gå på bio ikväll?
We use 'att' because 'gå' is a verb.
Vill du komma på min fest?
'Jag har ingen lust' is the standard idiomatic negation.
A: Jag är så hungrig! ___ du ___ på pizza? B: Nej, jag ___ ingen ___ på pizza, men gärna sushi.
Both speakers are talking about their current feelings in the present tense.
1. Har du lust på en fika? 2. Jag har god lust att skälla ut honom. 3. Jag har ingen lust att jobba.
'Lust på fika' is social, 'god lust' is often frustration, and 'ingen lust' is lack of motivation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot exactly. 'Vill' (want) is more direct and certain. 'Ha lust' is about your mood or inclination at the moment.
Yes! It's very common in Swedish workplaces because of the flat hierarchy. It sounds polite and collaborative.
Because 'lust' is a noun. In Swedish, you usually say 'I have no desire' (ingen lust) rather than 'I have not desire'.
'Vara sugen på' is more informal and usually implies a stronger physical craving, like for chocolate or a beer.
Expressions liées
känna för
synonymTo feel like
vara sugen på
similarTo crave/be in the mood for
ha god lust
specialized formTo have a good mind to
tappa lusten
contrastTo lose the desire/motivation
