Signification
Playing with kids.
Contexte culturel
Swedish parents are expected to be highly involved in play. It is not uncommon to see a CEO in a suit sitting in a sandbox. The 'Outdoor Play' philosophy means 'leka med barnen' happens in rain, snow, or shine. Sweden has one of the highest rates of fathers taking parental leave, making 'leka med barnen' a very common male activity. When visiting a Swedish home, it is polite to 'leka med barnen' for a few minutes to show you are a 'barnkär' (child-loving) person.
The 'Rule of Fun'
If you are having fun without a scoreboard, use 'leka'. If you are trying to win, use 'spela'.
Silent D
In the word 'med', the 'd' is almost always silent in spoken Swedish. Pronounce it as 'me'.
Signification
Playing with kids.
The 'Rule of Fun'
If you are having fun without a scoreboard, use 'leka'. If you are trying to win, use 'spela'.
Silent D
In the word 'med', the 'd' is almost always silent in spoken Swedish. Pronounce it as 'me'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'leka'.
I går ______ jag med barnen i parken.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'lekte'.
Which sentence is correct for playing football?
How do you say 'I play football with the kids'?
Sports always use 'spela', not 'leka'.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are essential vocabulary items related to play.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Var är pappa? B: Han är i trädgården och ______ ______ ______.
The present tense 'leker' plus the preposition 'med' is required.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Leka vs Spela
Leka (Toys/Fun)
- • Lego
- • Dockor
- • Sandlådan
Spela (Rules/Music)
- • Fotboll
- • Schack
- • Gitarr
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ______ jag med barnen i parken.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'lekte'.
How do you say 'I play football with the kids'?
Sports always use 'spela', not 'leka'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential vocabulary items related to play.
A: Var är pappa? B: Han är i trädgården och ______ ______ ______.
The present tense 'leker' plus the preposition 'med' is required.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but it often implies being silly or acting like a child. If adults are 'hanging out', use 'umgås'.
Yes, 'barnen' is the definite plural. If you play with one child, say 'leka med barnet'.
In Swedish, 'med' is the only preposition used for 'with' in this context. 'Till' would mean 'to'.
Expressions liées
Spela spel
contrastTo play games (with rules)
Barnslig
similarChildish
Lekfull
builds onPlayful
Busleka
specialized formRoughhousing
