Signification
Expressing a desire to relax.
Contexte culturel
The 'Right of Public Access' (Allemansrätten) allows Swedes to rest almost anywhere in nature. It's common to see people 'vila' in the middle of a forest or by a lake. Work-life balance is a priority. Saying 'Jag vill vila' to a colleague during a break is seen as healthy, not lazy. The concept of 'Fredagsmys' (Friday coziness) is essentially a national day of 'vila' where families rest together on the sofa. In Swedish schools, 'vila' is a scheduled part of the day for younger children, teaching them the value of stillness early on.
The 'L' Rule
If you want to lie down, use the word with 'L': ViLa.
No 'att'!
Never say 'vill att vila'. It's a hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Signification
Expressing a desire to relax.
The 'L' Rule
If you want to lie down, use the word with 'L': ViLa.
No 'att'!
Never say 'vill att vila'. It's a hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Add 'lite'
Adding 'lite' (a little) makes the request sound softer and more natural: 'Jag vill vila lite'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I want to rest.'
Jag ____ vila.
We use the present tense 'vill' for 'want.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Jag vill att vila. B: Jag vill vila.
In Swedish, you don't use 'att' after modal verbs like 'vill.'
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
1. Jag vill vila. 2. Jag vill sova. 3. Jag vill vila mig.
Vila = rest, Sova = sleep.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: Är du trött? Person B: Ja, ________.
If someone asks if you are tired, the most logical response is that you want to rest.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to Vila
At Home
- • Soffan
- • Sängen
- • Fåtöljen
In Nature
- • Skogen
- • Stranden
- • Hängmattan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ____ vila.
We use the present tense 'vill' for 'want.'
A: Jag vill att vila. B: Jag vill vila.
In Swedish, you don't use 'att' after modal verbs like 'vill.'
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Vila = rest, Sova = sleep.
Person A: Är du trött? Person B: Ja, ________.
If someone asks if you are tired, the most logical response is that you want to rest.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it is neutral. To be extra polite, you can say 'Jag skulle vilja vila lite' (I would like to rest a bit).
Yes! A computer in sleep mode is in 'viloläge'.
'Vila' is more physical, 'koppla av' is more about mental relaxation and hobbies.
No, 'Jag vill vila' and 'Jag vill vila mig' are both correct, but the reflexive 'mig' is very common in speech.
Use 'Jag behöver vila.' It is slightly stronger than 'vill.'
Expressions liées
Ta en paus
similarTake a break
Koppla av
synonymRelax / Unwind
Sova middag
specialized formTake a nap (literally: sleep midday)
Vila ut
builds onRest thoroughly
