Where does “fika” come from?
fika (Swedish) comes from Old Swedish fikia — to hurry, to eagerly strive for.
fika (Swedish): the enjoyment of coffee as a social activity; a...
Definitions
- the enjoyment of coffee as a social activity; a...
Ancestry of “fika”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Swedish | fikia | to hurry, to eagerly strive for |