Significado
Stopping work to drink coffee.
Contexto cultural
The 'fika' culture is so strong that many Swedish companies have a mandatory 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM coffee break. It's considered part of the work day. Finns drink more coffee per capita than anyone else in the world. Their coffee breaks ('kahvitauko') are often legally protected in employment contracts. Similar to Sweden, but Norwegians often take their coffee break outdoors while hiking ('turkaffe'). The 'coffee break' was popularized in the US in the 1950s by a marketing campaign for the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
The 'Påtår' Rule
In Sweden, a 'påtår' (refill) is often free. If you're taking a break at a café, check if 'påtår ingår'!
Don't Skip It
In a Swedish office, skipping the communal coffee break can make you look like you're not a team player.
Significado
Stopping work to drink coffee.
The 'Påtår' Rule
In Sweden, a 'påtår' (refill) is often free. If you're taking a break at a café, check if 'påtår ingår'!
Don't Skip It
In a Swedish office, skipping the communal coffee break can make you look like you're not a team player.
Use it to Network
The coffee break is the best time to ask a colleague a quick question without scheduling a formal meeting.
Hierarchy-Free
Remember that during this break, you can talk to your boss as an equal. It's the Swedish way!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (present tense).
Vi ___ en paus för kaffe varje morgon.
In Swedish, you 'tar' (take) a break.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option:
'Ta' is the verb and 'för' is the preposition for purpose.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag är så trött på att skriva den här rapporten. B: Jag med. ___?
All options are natural ways to suggest a break in this context.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
'Nu tar vi en paus för kaffe!'
A long meeting is the perfect place for a coffee break reset.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Paus vs. Rast
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosVi ___ en paus för kaffe varje morgon.
In Swedish, you 'tar' (take) a break.
Choose the best option:
'Ta' is the verb and 'för' is the preposition for purpose.
A: Jag är så trött på att skriva den här rapporten. B: Jag med. ___?
All options are natural ways to suggest a break in this context.
'Nu tar vi en paus för kaffe!'
A long meeting is the perfect place for a coffee break reset.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo! You can drink tea, water, or just sit and talk. The 'kaffe' part is more about the time and social setting.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
A 'rast' is usually a longer, unpaid break (like lunch). A 'paus' is a shorter, often paid, break.
Yes, it's a very common compound noun synonym.
Usually 10 to 15 minutes.
It's 'ett kaffe' (the substance) but often 'en kaffe' when ordering a cup.
'För' indicates the purpose or reason for the break.
Yes, it's universal across Sweden, though the accent will change.
Yes, but Swedes will still call it a 'kaffepaus' 90% of the time.
It's okay, but the cultural preference is to take it with others.
Sweet snacks like cinnamon buns that often accompany the coffee break.
Yes, 'ta' is the standard verb for taking breaks in Swedish.
Frases relacionadas
Ta en fika
similarTo have coffee and snacks socially
Kaffepaus
synonymA coffee break
Påtår ingår
builds onA second cup is included
Bensträckare
similarA quick break to stretch legs
Mellanmål
specialized formA snack between meals
