tack
/tak/
In Swedish, tack refers to a small nail.
The word tack is a noun used to describe a small nail. It is important to distinguish this noun from the common Swedish interjection tack, which means 'thanks'.
Meaning: small nail (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite plural form of the noun is tacken, meaning 'the tacks'.
How do you pronounce it?
/tak/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the noun tack (small nail) with the common interjection tack (thanks), even though they are spelled identically.
Did you know?
- Swedish uses tack not only to say 'thank you' but also as a polite way to say 'please' when ordering food or requesting something, such as en kaffe, tack.
- The interjection tack is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *þankō, which originally related to the act of thinking.
Examples in context
- Tack så jättemycket för presenten!Thanks so much for the gift!
- Tusen tack för att du är min vän.A thousand thanks for being my friend.
Example conversation
Karl and Alice are fixing a picture frame.
- KarlHar vi några tack kvar?Do we have any nails left?
- AliceJa, det finns i verktygslådan.Yes, there are some in the toolbox.
- KarlKan du ge mig en tack?Can you give me a nail?
- AliceHär har du den, Karl.Here you go, Karl.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tack, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tack, CC BY-SA 4.0.
