skatt

This is the 739th most frequent Swedish word.


skatt

The Swedish word "skatt" means "tax" or "treasure" in English, depending on the context.


The word 'skatt' here means 'tax', a fee imposed by the government.

Jag måste betala min skatt innan deadline.

I must pay my tax before the deadline.


Here, 'skatt' refers to 'treasure', which denotes a valuable horde or item.

Han hittade en skatt begravd under trädet.

He found a treasure buried under the tree.


In this sentence, 'skatt' is used metaphorically to mean 'treasure', expressing that the subject is dear or cherished.

Min lilla katt är en riktig skatt.

My little cat is a real treasure.