Tack så mycket
/tak soː ˈmʏˌkɛ(t)/word by word
Tack så mycket is the Swedish way to say thank you so much.
Tack så mycket is a phrase used to express strong gratitude or appreciation to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tack (thanks), så (so) and mycket (much).
Which one should you use?
While Tack simply means thanks, Tack så mycket is more emphatic.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify what you are thanking someone for, use the preposition för after the phrase (Tack så mycket för…).
When do people say it?
A common way to respond to Tack så mycket is Ingen orsak, which means no problem or no cause for thanks.
Did you know?
- While tack means 'thanks' in Swedish, the same word is used to mean 'yes please' when accepting an offer of food or drink.
- In Sweden, it is common to say tack to a bus driver when exiting the vehicle, even if no specific favor was done.
- The word tack shares the same linguistic roots as the English word 'thank', tracing back to the Proto-Germanic *þankō.
Examples in context
- Tack så mycket för att ni bjöd in mig.Thank you so much for inviting me.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Tack så mycket when thanking someone for an invitation.Tatoeba #1969038 by herrsilen, translation #268115 by CK
- Tack så mycket för er generositet och ert stöd. Vi uppskattar det verkligen.Thank you so much for your generosity and support. We truly appreciate it.
- Tack så jättemycket för presenten, jag älskar den verkligen!Thank you so much for the gift, I really love it!
- Tack så OTROLIGT mycket för att du alltid ställer upp för mig. Du är bäst!Thank you so incredibly much for always being there for me. You're the best!
- Tack så mycket för hjälpen.Thank you so much for the help.
- Tack så mycket för blommorna!Thank you so much for the flowers!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Oscar is giving Alice a small gift.
- OscarHär är en liten present till dig, Alice.Here is a little present for you, Alice.
- AliceÅh, tack så mycket, Oscar!Oh, thank you so much, Oscar!
- OscarDet var så lite så.You're very welcome.
- AliceDen är verkligen jättefin.It is truly very beautiful.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tack, så, mycket) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mycket, så, tack, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
