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To eat food, usually in a casual way.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'Lördagsgodis' (Saturday candy) is where this phrase is most commonly heard. Children are encouraged to only 'stoppa i sig' sweets on Saturdays. In Swedish offices, lunch is often a social 'matlåda' (lunch box) culture. However, if someone is working through lunch, they might say they are just 'stoppar i sig' something at their desk. This is a cultural institution in Sweden where families gather on Friday nights. 'Stoppa i sig' is the unofficial verb for the taco-and-chips ritual. Among teenagers, 'stoppa i sig' is often used when talking about energy drinks or fast food, reflecting a fast-paced, casual lifestyle.
The 'I' is Key
Always emphasize the 'i'. If you emphasize 'stoppa', it sounds like you are telling someone to stop moving.
Reflexive Matching
Don't forget to change 'sig' to 'mig' when talking about yourself. 'Jag stoppar i sig' is a common beginner error.
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To eat food, usually in a casual way.
The 'I' is Key
Always emphasize the 'i'. If you emphasize 'stoppa', it sounds like you are telling someone to stop moving.
Reflexive Matching
Don't forget to change 'sig' to 'mig' when talking about yourself. 'Jag stoppar i sig' is a common beginner error.
Use for Snacks
This phrase is most natural when talking about small things like nuts, berries, or candy. It sounds very native!
Fredagsmys
Use this phrase when invited to a Swedish 'Fredagsmys' to sound like a local.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (mig, dig, sig, oss, er).
Vi var så hungriga att vi stoppade i ___ hela pizzan på fem minuter.
Since the subject is 'vi' (we), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a casual movie night?
Vad säger man om man äter chips i soffan?
'Stoppa i sig' is the perfect informal way to describe snacking.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'stoppa i sig'.
A: Är du hungrig? B: Ja, jag har inte hunnit äta något idag. Jag måste bara ______ en macka snabbt.
After 'måste' (must), we use the infinitive form 'stoppa'. Since the speaker is 'jag', we use 'mig'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
När passar det bäst att använda 'stoppa i sig'?
It is a casual phrase for informal eating habits.
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시각 학습 자료
Stoppa vs. Stoppa i sig
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Vi var så hungriga att vi stoppade i ___ hela pizzan på fem minuter.
Since the subject is 'vi' (we), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Vad säger man om man äter chips i soffan?
'Stoppa i sig' is the perfect informal way to describe snacking.
A: Är du hungrig? B: Ja, jag har inte hunnit äta något idag. Jag måste bara ______ en macka snabbt.
After 'måste' (must), we use the infinitive form 'stoppa'. Since the speaker is 'jag', we use 'mig'.
När passar det bäst att använda 'stoppa i sig'?
It is a casual phrase for informal eating habits.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Technically no. For drinks, we use 'hinka i sig' (chug) or 'sörpla i sig' (slurp). 'Stoppa' implies solid food.
Yes, it can be. It implies you are just 'filling up' rather than enjoying their cooking. Use 'äta' or 'njuta av' instead.
'Äta' is neutral and formal. 'Stoppa i sig' is informal and describes the physical act of putting food in your mouth, often quickly.
Mostly, but you can also 'stoppa i dig' a quick healthy snack like an apple if you are in a rush.
Yes: 'Jag stoppade i mig'. It's very common when explaining why you aren't hungry anymore.
Slightly. It can imply mindless eating or lack of manners, but in a cozy setting like 'Fredagsmys', it's neutral/positive.
Yes, that's perfectly correct. You can add the specific food after the reflexive pronoun.
No, it changes based on the subject: mig, dig, sig, oss, er, sig.
That would be 'sluta äta'. 'Stoppa i sig' is the act of eating, not stopping it!
Yes, it is common across all Swedish-speaking regions.
Yes, informally you can say 'stoppa i sig tabletter', though 'ta' (take) is more common.
There isn't a direct opposite slang, but 'petar i maten' (picking at the food) means eating very little and slowly.
관련 표현
käka
synonymTo eat (slang)
trycka i sig
similarTo force-feed oneself or eat a lot
smälla i sig
similarTo eat something very quickly
frossa
specialized formTo feast or indulge
hinka i sig
similarTo chug or drink a lot
äta upp
builds onTo eat everything/finish
