tack vare

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

tack (thanks) +‎ vare (be (subjunctive)). Similar to Norwegian Nynorsk takk vere.

Preposition[edit]

tack vare

  1. thanks to, normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically
    Tack vare två övervakningskameror har vi tillgång till videobevis för de begångna brotten
    Thanks to two surveillance cameras, we have access to video evidence for the committed crimes

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