B1 Expression 正式

låta sig väl smaka

enjoy the meal

意思

To eat with pleasure.

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文化背景

The 'Tack för maten' ritual is essential. After a meal where you 'låtit dig väl smaka', you must always thank the host. Similar usage, but sometimes 'Smaklig måltid' is even more dominant. 'Låta sig väl smaka' remains a high-register choice. In Swedish business dinners, using this phrase shows you understand Swedish 'vett och etikett' (etiquette). In the past, saying this was a way for the head of the household to give permission to the servants or children to start eating.

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The 'Det' Trick

If you are unsure about reflexive pronouns, just use 'Låt det väl smaka!' It works in 90% of hosting situations.

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Don't over-pronounce the 'G'

In 'sig', the 'g' is silent/soft. Saying 'sig' with a hard 'g' sounds very foreign.

意思

To eat with pleasure.

🎯

The 'Det' Trick

If you are unsure about reflexive pronouns, just use 'Låt det väl smaka!' It works in 90% of hosting situations.

⚠️

Don't over-pronounce the 'G'

In 'sig', the 'g' is silent/soft. Saying 'sig' with a hard 'g' sounds very foreign.

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Wait for the host

In formal Swedish settings, wait for the host to say 'Låt det väl smaka' before you start eating.

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Use with 'av'

To sound very natural when describing a meal, add 'av' + the food: 'Vi lät oss väl smaka av laxen'.

自我测试

Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.

Vi lät ___ väl smaka av den goda middagen.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: oss

Since the subject is 'Vi' (We), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a waiter in a fine restaurant?

Här är maten...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Låt det väl smaka.

'Låt det väl smaka' is the most formal and polite option for professional service.

Complete the dialogue.

Värd: Varsågoda, maten är serverad! Gäst: Tack, det ser jättegott ut. Värd: ______

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Låt det väl smaka!

This is the standard polite follow-up when serving food.

Match the subject with the correct phrase.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jag -> lät mig väl smaka, De -> lät sig väl smaka, Ni -> lät er väl smaka, Du -> lät dig väl smaka

Reflexive pronouns must always match the subject in Swedish.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to use which phrase?

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Formal

  • Låt det väl smaka
  • Jag får be er låta er väl smaka
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Neutral

  • Smaklig måltid
  • Hoppas det smakar
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Informal

  • Hugg in!
  • Ät på!
  • Varsågoda

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank B1

Vi lät ___ väl smaka av den goda middagen.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: oss

Since the subject is 'Vi' (We), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a waiter in a fine restaurant? Choose A2

Här är maten...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Låt det väl smaka.

'Låt det väl smaka' is the most formal and polite option for professional service.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Värd: Varsågoda, maten är serverad! Gäst: Tack, det ser jättegott ut. Värd: ______

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Låt det väl smaka!

This is the standard polite follow-up when serving food.

Match the subject with the correct phrase. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jag -> lät mig väl smaka, De -> lät sig väl smaka, Ni -> lät er väl smaka, Du -> lät dig väl smaka

Reflexive pronouns must always match the subject in Swedish.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, it serves the same social function as an invitation to enjoy the meal.

It's a bit formal for just coffee, but if you've served nice pastries with it, it's fine!

'Sig' is the general reflexive form used in the infinitive. When you speak to someone, you change it to 'dig' or 'er'.

Yes, it's very polite and appropriate for a business lunch.

'Smaka' is the act of tasting/having flavor; 'smaka på' is the physical action of trying a bit of something.

Less often than older generations, but they still understand it and use it in formal settings.

It sounds a bit funny, like you're talking to yourself in a very formal way, but it's grammatically correct!

No, but it makes the phrase sound much more complete and traditional.

Usually, it's for food, but it can be used for a special drink or a wine tasting.

A simple 'Tack!' or 'Tack, det ser jättegott ut!' is perfect.

相关表达

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smaklig måltid

similar

Enjoy your meal

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hugg in

synonym

Dig in

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smaka på

similar

To taste something

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välsmakande

builds on

Tasty/Delicious

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tack för maten

contrast

Thanks for the food

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