Signification
A business encounter of brief duration.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value 'effektivitet' (efficiency). A 'kort möte' is often seen as superior to a long one because it respects everyone's 'egentid' (own time). Similar to Sweden, Finnish business culture is very direct. A short meeting means getting straight to the point without small talk. In Norway, the 'kort møte' is often used to facilitate the 'flat structure' where even the CEO is easily accessible for a quick chat. The 'Daily Stand-up' in Agile methodology is the international version of the 'kort möte'. It's usually limited to 15 minutes.
The 'Ta' Rule
Always use the verb 'ta' (take) to sound more natural. 'Ska vi TA ett kort möte?' sounds much more native than 'Ska vi HA ett kort möte?'
Watch the Time
In Sweden, if you call it a 'kort möte', it MUST be short. Going over 20 minutes is considered rude.
Signification
A business encounter of brief duration.
The 'Ta' Rule
Always use the verb 'ta' (take) to sound more natural. 'Ska vi TA ett kort möte?' sounds much more native than 'Ska vi HA ett kort möte?'
Watch the Time
In Sweden, if you call it a 'kort möte', it MUST be short. Going over 20 minutes is considered rude.
The Consensus Culture
Even in a short meeting, expect to be asked for your opinion. Silence is often interpreted as agreement.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct article and adjective form.
Vi har ___ (short) möte klockan nio.
Möte is an 'ett' word, and in the indefinite singular, the adjective 'kort' remains 'kort'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a quick chat at work?
How do you ask for a short meeting?
'Ska vi ta ett kort möte?' is a polite and standard way to suggest a quick sync.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations for these variations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du tid? B: Ja, om vi har ___.
The context requires the indefinite form of 'short meeting'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Möte vs. Träff
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi har ___ (short) möte klockan nio.
Möte is an 'ett' word, and in the indefinite singular, the adjective 'kort' remains 'kort'.
How do you ask for a short meeting?
'Ska vi ta ett kort möte?' is a polite and standard way to suggest a quick sync.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these variations.
A: Har du tid? B: Ja, om vi har ___.
The context requires the indefinite form of 'short meeting'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually between 5 and 15 minutes. If it's 30 minutes, it's just a 'möte'.
No, 'möte' is an 'ett-word', so it must be 'ett kort möte'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your colleagues.
'Möte' is for business or scheduled events; 'träff' is for social meetups.
Yes, you can say 'ett kort telefonmöte'.
Yes, this is very common in Sweden and is called a 'stå-möte'.
Say 'Tack för ett bra och kort möte!'
'Litet möte' (small meeting) refers to the number of people, while 'kort möte' refers to the time.
No, 'kortis' is very informal. Stick to 'kort möte' with clients.
Usually no. Fika is for breaks, not for 10-minute syncs!
Expressions liées
En snabb avstämning
similarA quick check-in
Ett samtal
similarA conversation/call
En konferens
contrastA conference/large meeting
Ett kafferep
contrastA coffee party
