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Fika

By Kari Diehl, About.com

Definition: Originally used as a Swedish verb meaning "to go out for coffee," the word fika can also be used as a noun ("coffee break"). It is standard in Sweden to invite friends to fika every few hours during the work day. One's coffee is normally accompanied with a small snack such as a sweet bread, cinnamon roll, or piece of cake.
Pronunciation: FEE-ka
Examples:
Let's go fika at that new café near the university.
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