Swedish word of the day: paltkoma
Briefly

"Paltkoma is the tiredness and sense of weakness which befalls someone who is very full after a hearty meal, akin to a food coma."
"Palt is a famous Swedish traditional dish, typically a meat-filled potato dumpling served with butter and lingonberry preserve, showcasing regional variations."
"The term paltkoma dates back to 1996 and is derived from the English 'food coma', with the more common Swedish term being matkoma."
"In Swedish, there's also an older word 'dasthet' for the same phenomenon, though few might recognize its meaning in contemporary usage."
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