tacka

This is the 1585th most frequent Swedish word.

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tacka

"Thank" (verb) or "ewe" (noun, female sheep).


Here, 'tacka' is used as a verb meaning 'to thank' someone.

Jag vill tacka dig för din hjälp.

I want to thank you for your help.


In this sentence, 'tacka' refers to a noun describing a female sheep, or ewe.

Vi ska köpa en tacka till gården.

We are going to buy a ewe for the farm.


In this context, 'tacka' is used as part of the phrase 'att tacka för sig', a reflexive usage meaning 'to express one's thanks' or 'to take one's leave appreciatively'.

Det är viktigt att kunna tacka för sig.

It is important to know how to express one's thanks.