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Just enough Swedish fika – the Swedish word lagom Posted by Stephen Maconi on Feb 20, 2018
The Swedish fika is a well-known phenomenon among Sweden-enthusiasts. Just as important is the word lagom. How are these severely Swedish concepts related? By this point, the art of the Swedish coffee break has reached far beyond the vast stretches of the oblong Scandinavian paradise that is Sweden. Its concept serves as a symbol for…
The Ultimate Swedish Fika Post Posted by Marcus Cederström on Nov 22, 2016
Fika. If you’ve been studying Swedish, have a Swedish friend, taken a business trip to Sweden, or even read one of those popular Swedish crime novels, you’ve probably heard that word. There’s a lot behind it. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place to find out more. Did you know that a few years ago…
What is Swedish Fika? Posted by Stephen Maconi on Sep 3, 2012
The Swedish blog here at Transparent.com over the years has presented plenty of articles about one of the most Swedish activities of all: the fika! Upon browsing around, I came accross this great reportage produced by some students at Luleå University in northern Sweden that really gives a great feel for what fika is really…
Fika. Swedish Style. Posted by Marcus Cederström on Dec 12, 2011
After several years in Sweden and a move back to the United States, I realized I had picked up quite a few habits. Some decidedly Swedish. Like taking my shoes off every time I enter someone’s home. It’s just a nice thing to do in my opinion and it ensures that all of that gunk…
The verb ‘att fika’ Posted by Katja on Jul 27, 2011
Swedes have a wonderful verb, ‘att fika’, meaning to have a cup of coffee (or tea) with something sweet or with a sandwich and preferably in the company of colleagues or friends. There is no really good translation for this verb and many people think that the word should be imported into the English language. …
Swedish Fika Posted by Katja on Jan 7, 2011
Are you familiar with the most common Swedish desserts (sötsaker)? Hallongrottor Originally these cookies only had raspberry jam in the middle. But as creative baking goes, now you can find multiple flavors. Princess’tårta Literally translated as princess cake and commonly eaten on occasions like mothers day, this cake is found in a lot of books…
Into the Woods: Swedish Tree Vocabulary Posted by Chelsea B on Oct 22, 2021
Trees deserve all the credit. They provide us with clean air, the material to wood to build and heat our homes, so why don’t we know their names? Seems like the least we could do. To keep the skog momentum going from last week’s mushrooming post, I thought we should spend some time catching up…