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< | =<span class="notranslate">Fika</span> - A very Swedish tradition= | ||
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== Fika concept == | == The <span class="notranslate">Fika</span> concept == | ||
Fika is an integral part of the life of every Swede. Basically, fika simply means having a coffee. But it's so much more than that. It has been described as a social institution or even a phenomenon. Swedes love their fika. This gives them the opportunity to meet and hang out with friends. | <span class="notranslate">Fika</span> is an integral part of the life of every Swede. Basically, <span class="notranslate">fika</span> simply means having a coffee. But it's so much more than that. It has been described as a social institution or even a phenomenon. Swedes love their <span class="notranslate">fika</span>. This gives them the opportunity to meet and hang out with friends. | ||
< | ==History of the word <span class="notranslate">"Fika"</span>== | ||
The word <span class="notranslate">"fika"</span> originates from the word <span class="notranslate">kaffi</span> (coffee) in the 19th century - then the Swedes changed the positions of the 2 syllables and removed an <span class="notranslate">"f"</span>. | |||
= | <span class="notranslate"><code>kaffi → ffi-ka → fika</code></span> | ||
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During Swedish history, coffee has been banned several times. Some Swedes didn't follow the rules and had to find a secret word to meet for <span class="notranslate">"kaffi"</span>. | |||
== | ==Pronunciation== | ||
<span class="notranslate"><code>Fika [ˈfiːˌka]</code></span> | |||
<span class="notranslate"><player>fika-swedish.mp3</player></span> | |||
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== <span class="notranslate">Fika</span> at work == | |||
In many workplaces, <span class="notranslate">fika</span> is part of the regular daily schedule. In the morning, a <span class="notranslate">fika</span> at 10:00 a.m. and in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m. | |||
== | Among Swedes, <span class="notranslate">fika</span> is a great way to exchange knowledge, opinions about what is going on in the company and, in general, to bond with your colleagues. | ||
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== What's on the <span class="notranslate">fika</span> table? == | |||
The cup of coffee is essential for a <span class="notranslate">fika</span>. But, of course, not everyone likes it. Having a tea, soda, or other drink instead is just as good. | |||
Most Swedes combine their break with pastry, called <span class="notranslate">fikabröd</span>. Some of the most popular include <span class="notranslate">kanelbullar</span> (cinnamon rolls), <span class="notranslate">chokladbollar</span> (chocolate balls) and cookies. | |||
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< | ==Video - Swedish <span class="notranslate">Fika</span>== | ||
<blockquote>Swedish <span class="notranslate">Fika</span> (the unwritten rules) 🇸🇪 - Learn Swedish</blockquote> | |||
<span class="notranslate"><youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NTDDHXJ9FA</youtube></span> | |||
==Sources== | |||
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NTDDHXJ9FA | |||
* https://hejsweden.com/en/have-coffee-breaks-called-fika-swedish/ | |||
* https://forvo.com/word/fika/ | |||
==Comments== | |||
* https://www.reddit.com/r/sweden/comments/qzilim/do_you_know_where_the_swedish_word_fika_comes_from/ | |||
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|title=The tradition of Fika in Sweden | |||
|keywords=coffee, tea, kaffi, <span class="notranslate">fikabröd, kanelbullar, chokladbollar</span> | |||
|description=Taking a fika can be translated as "having a coffee". It is a very important tradition in Sweden. We explain everything to you in this article. | |||
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==Videos== | |||
== | ===Swedish Fika - Go Royal - YouTube=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRIeytEXGhQ</youtube> | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | |||
== | ===What is Swedish Fika Culture? ☕️ - - YouTube=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwRtytxuLzQ</youtube> | |||
===10 Swedish FIKA pastries - The Swedish Fika guide - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQbRGmNKfI</youtube> | |||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Telling-Swedes-What-you-Really-Think|Telling Swedes What you Really Think]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Religon|Religon]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/What-Swedes-do-in-their-Spare-Time|What Swedes do in their Spare Time]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Stress-for-Swedish-Youth|Stress for Swedish Youth]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Romance-in-Sweden|Romance in Sweden]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Eating-Habits-and-Food-Prices-in-Sweden|Eating Habits and Food Prices in Sweden]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Postcards|Postcards]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Education-in-Sweden|Education in Sweden]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Personality-Traits|Personality Traits]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Homework-Help|Homework Help]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Gossip|Gossip]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/The-Weather-in-Sweden|The Weather in Sweden]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/What-is-Sweden's-Favorite-Candy|What is Sweden's Favorite Candy]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Getting-to-School-in-Sweden|Getting to School in Sweden]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Culture/Expressing-Emotions|Expressing Emotions]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:01, 27 March 2023
Fika - A very Swedish tradition[edit | edit source]
The Fika concept[edit | edit source]
Fika is an integral part of the life of every Swede. Basically, fika simply means having a coffee. But it's so much more than that. It has been described as a social institution or even a phenomenon. Swedes love their fika. This gives them the opportunity to meet and hang out with friends.
History of the word "Fika"[edit | edit source]
The word "fika" originates from the word kaffi (coffee) in the 19th century - then the Swedes changed the positions of the 2 syllables and removed an "f".
kaffi → ffi-ka → fika
During Swedish history, coffee has been banned several times. Some Swedes didn't follow the rules and had to find a secret word to meet for "kaffi".
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Fika [ˈfiːˌka]
Fika at work[edit | edit source]
In many workplaces, fika is part of the regular daily schedule. In the morning, a fika at 10:00 a.m. and in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
Among Swedes, fika is a great way to exchange knowledge, opinions about what is going on in the company and, in general, to bond with your colleagues.
What's on the fika table?[edit | edit source]
The cup of coffee is essential for a fika. But, of course, not everyone likes it. Having a tea, soda, or other drink instead is just as good.
Most Swedes combine their break with pastry, called fikabröd. Some of the most popular include kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls), chokladbollar (chocolate balls) and cookies.
Video - Swedish Fika[edit | edit source]
Swedish Fika (the unwritten rules) 🇸🇪 - Learn Swedish
Sources[edit | edit source]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NTDDHXJ9FA
- https://hejsweden.com/en/have-coffee-breaks-called-fika-swedish/
- https://forvo.com/word/fika/
Comments[edit | edit source]
Videos[edit | edit source]
Swedish Fika - Go Royal - YouTube[edit | edit source]
What is Swedish Fika Culture? ☕️ - - YouTube[edit | edit source]
10 Swedish FIKA pastries - The Swedish Fika guide - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Telling Swedes What you Really Think
- Religon
- What Swedes do in their Spare Time
- Stress for Swedish Youth
- Romance in Sweden
- Eating Habits and Food Prices in Sweden
- Postcards
- Education in Sweden
- Personality Traits
- Homework Help
- Gossip
- The Weather in Sweden
- What is Sweden's Favorite Candy
- Getting to School in Sweden
- Expressing Emotions