tillvarata

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Swedish

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Etymology

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till +‎ vara (care) +‎ ta. Attested since 1792. Compare Danish varetage.

Verb

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tillvarata (present tillvaratar, preterite tillvaratog, supine tillvaratagit, imperative tillvarata)

  1. look after, care for (keep something that otherwise would go to waste)
    Synonym: ta tillvara

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