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INTRODUCTION
Brandon: Hi everyone, I’m Brandon.
Engla: And I’m Engla!
Brandon: And welcome to Culture Class - Essential Swedish Vocabulary, Lesson 3! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to food and drink. We’ve handpicked 5 well-known Swedish beverages. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at SwedishPod101.com
FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS
Brandon: Engla, what’s our first word?
Engla: Julmust
Brandon: Christmas sap
Engla: (slow) Julmust (regular) Julmust
Brandon: Listeners, please repeat...
Engla: Julmust
[pause - 5 sec.]
Brandon:
Christmas sap is a soda that's similar to Coca-cola, but tastes more like root beer. People often drink it around Christmas, and also at Easter. The Easter version is named Påskmust.
Brandon: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Engla: (normal) Julmust är inte lika sött som coca cola.
Brandon: Christmas sap isn't as sweet as Coca-cola.
Engla: (slow) Julmust är inte lika sött som coca cola.
Brandon: Okay, what’s the next word?
Engla: Fläderblomssaft
Brandon: Elderflower cordial
Engla: (slow) Fläderblomssaft (regular) Fläderblomssaft
Brandon: Listeners, please repeat...
Engla: Fläderblomssaft
[pause - 5 sec.]
Brandon:
Elderflower cordial is a soft drink often enjoyed in the summertime. It's common to make this cordial by yourself.
Brandon: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Engla: (normal) Fläderblomssaft är gjort på blommor från växten fläder.
Brandon: Elderflower cordial is made from the flowers of the elderberry plant.
Engla: (slow) Fläderblomssaft är gjort på blommor från växten fläder.
Brandon: Okay, what’s the next word?
Engla: Rabarbersaft
Brandon: Rhubarb cordial
Engla: (slow) Rabarbersaft (regular) Rabarbersaft
Brandon: Listeners, please repeat...
Engla: Rabarbersaft
[pause - 5 sec.]
Brandon:
In the summertime, many people have rhubarb plants in their gardens, and will make this sweet summer soft drink by themselves.
Brandon: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Engla: (normal) Rabarbersaft blir sur om du inte har i mycket socker.
Brandon: Rhubarb cordial becomes sour if you don't put lots of sugar in it.
Engla: (slow) Rabarbersaft blir sur om du inte har i mycket socker.
Brandon: Okay, what’s the next word?
Engla: Snaps
Brandon: Snaps
Engla: (slow) Snaps (regular) Snaps
Brandon: Listeners, please repeat...
Engla: Snaps
[pause - 5 sec.]
Brandon:
Snaps is the word for a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage—usually brännvin, which is a liquor made from potatoes. It’s similar to vodka.
Brandon: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Engla: (normal) Snaps brukar drickas vid midsommar och jul.
Brandon: Snaps is usually drunk on Mid-summers eve and Christmas.
Engla: (slow) Snaps brukar drickas vid midsommar och jul.
Brandon: Okay, what’s the last word?
Engla: Mjöd
Brandon: Mead
Engla: (slow) Mjöd (regular) Mjöd
Brandon: Listeners, please repeat...
Engla: Mjöd
[pause - 5 sec.]
Brandon:
Mead is an old alcoholic beverage made with honey and enjoyed by the vikings. It resembles wine, and is often flavored using fruits and berries.
Brandon: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Engla: (normal) Nu för tiden brukar man inte dricka mjöd.
Brandon: Nowadays you usually don't drink mead.
Engla: (slow) Nu för tiden brukar man inte dricka mjöd.
QUIZ
Brandon: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Engla will give you the Swedish – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready?
Engla: Julmust
[pause]Brandon: Christmas sap
Engla: Fläderblomssaft
[pause]Brandon: Elderflower cordial
Engla: Rabarbersaft
[pause]Brandon: Rhubarb cordial
Engla: Snaps
[pause]Brandon: Snaps
Engla: Mjöd
[pause]Brandon: Mead

Outro

Brandon: There you have it – five Swedish beverages! We have more vocab lists available at SwedishPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time!
Engla: Hej då.

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