fika
/ˈfiːkə/
fika noun: the Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.
Noun
fika (usually uncountable, plural fikas)
- The Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.
- Fika can be done anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.2015, Anna Brones, Johanna Kindvall, Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats, page 3
- Fika is casual by nature, so there's no need to get fancy.2016, Melissa Bahen, Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations, page 65
- Synonyms:
- coffee break
Synonyms of fika
Forms of fika
| plural | fikas |
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Origin of fika
Borrowed from Swedish fika.
Words that rhyme with fika
Questions about fika
- What does fika mean?
- Fika means the Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.
- What part of speech is fika?
- Fika is a noun.
- How do you pronounce fika?
- Fika is pronounced /ˈfiːkə/.
- What is the plural of fika?
- The plural of fika is fikas.
Words near fika in the dictionary
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