English
fika
Fika comes from Swedish fika.
- Swedishmodernfika
- Englishearliest quotation 2015same form
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
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- Swedishmodernfika
- Englishearliest quotation 2015same form
Earliest quotation: 2015, Anna Brones, Johanna Kindvall: “Fika can be done anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.”
Every English word from Swedish fika
Today it means
noun The Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Swedish fika / fika