tillsäppas

Tillsäppas is a Swedish word that describes the act of being slightly too full or satisfied after eating, particularly with a feeling of pleasant contentment. It conveys a sense of being just beyond comfortable fullness, but not uncomfortably so. The term is often used in informal contexts to describe the feeling after a substantial meal or a particularly enjoyable dessert.

The word is a portmanteau, combining "till" meaning "to" or "until" and "säppas," a colloquial form of "släppas" which can mean "to release" or "to let go." Thus, "tillsäppas" can be interpreted as being "until released" from the need to eat more, or until one is content to let go of the food. It carries a connotation of indulgence and pleasure, suggesting that the state of being tillsäppas is not a negative one, but rather a sign of having enjoyed one's food.

While there isn't a direct English equivalent that perfectly captures the nuance, phrases like "pleasantly full," "contentedly stuffed," or "comfortably sated" come close. The specific feeling of tillsäppas implies a temporary state of happy fullness, often accompanied by a desire to relax and digest. It is a common experience in cultures where enjoying food and company is highly valued.