Fika - Jet Word

word of the day Saturday | 27 Aug 2022

Fika

[fee-kah]

Noun Swedish - 19th century

Definition: A break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others.
Examples of word Fika in a sentence: “Comfortable seating areas provide the ideal space for working lunches or an afternoon fika.”
Did you Know?: Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture with many Swedes believing that it is essential to make time for fika everyday.

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