tack så mycket
/tak soː ˈmʏˌkɛ(t)/word by word
In Swedish, 'thank you very much' can be expressed as tack så mycket. Wiktionary also lists tusen tack and tack snälla.
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA |
|---|---|
| tack så mycket | /tak soː ˈmʏˌkɛ(t)/ (word by word) |
| tusen tack | /ˈtʉːsɛn tak/ (word by word) |
| tack snälla | /tak ˈsnɛlːˌa/ (word by word) |
These phrases are used to express a greater level of gratitude than the standard tack (thank you). While tack så mycket is a direct way to say thank you very much, other variations allow you to adjust your level of enthusiasm or informality.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase tack så mycket, the word så functions as 'so' or 'very', modifying the amount of thanks.
Which one should you use?
Tack så mycket is the direct translation of 'thank you very much'. In contrast, tusen tack is a very common idiomatic expression used to convey even greater warmth or enthusiasm. While the English equivalent is 'a thousand thanks', it is used naturally in Swedish to show deep appreciation.
Did you know?
- Swedish speakers often use tack as a 'social lubricant' to soften requests, making a command sound like a polite favor.
- The Swedish word tack is nearly identical to the Danish and Norwegian words for 'thanks', which are tak and takk.
- The phrase tack snälla is a way of saying 'thank you, kind one', though it can sound somewhat old-fashioned to modern ears.
Examples in context
- Tusen tack för hjälpen!Thank you very much for your help!This sentence shows how to use tusen tack to thank someone for their help.
- Tack så mycket!Thank you very much!This sentence provides an enthusiastic way to use tack så mycket!Tatoeba #489190 by adjusting, translation #1564 by adjusting
- Tack så mycket.Thank you very much.This sentence provides a standard way to use tack så mycket.Tatoeba #2081976 by freddy1, translation #1839560 by CK
Example conversation
Oscar gives Maja a thoughtful gift.
- OscarHär är en liten present till dig.Here is a little present for you.
- MajaÅh, tack så mycket, Oscar!Oh, thank you very much, Oscar!
- OscarDet var så lite så.You're very welcome.
- MajaDen är verkligen jättefin.It is really very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations and entries tack så mycket, tusen tack, tack snälla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tack, så, mycket, tusen, snälla) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mycket, så, tack, tack snälla, tusen, tusen tack, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
