Pronunciation: /ˈfiːkə/
noun a Swahili word meaning 'arrival' or 'reaching a destination'
A1 I enjoy having a fika with my friends at the cafe.
A2 In Sweden, fika is a common social activity where people gather for coffee and pastries.
B1 During our fika break, we discussed our upcoming project deadlines.
B2 The company encourages employees to have regular fika sessions to promote team bonding.
C1 The tradition of fika is deeply ingrained in Swedish culture, with specific rules and customs.
C2 As a connoisseur of coffee, I appreciate the art of fika and the nuances of different brews.
verb to arrive or reach a destination
A1 I fika with my friends every afternoon.
A2 Swedes love to fika with a cup of coffee and a pastry.
B1 In Sweden, it is common to fika during work breaks.
B2 We should fika together sometime and catch up.
C1 The tradition of fika is deeply ingrained in Swedish culture.
C2 Let's fika at that new cafe we've been wanting to try.
formal In Sweden, it is common to have a fika break in the afternoon.
informal Let's meet for a fika at the café later.
slang I could really go for a fika right now, how about you?
figurative Having a fika with a good book is my idea of a perfect afternoon.
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