Tackar

Tackar is a Swedish verb meaning "to thank." It is the present tense form of the infinitive tacka, used when expressing gratitude toward someone. In standard Swedish, tackar is conjugated as tackar in the present tense, tackade in the past tense, and tackat as the supine; the infinitive is tacka and the past participle is tackad. The present participle is tackande.

Usage and examples: Tackar is commonly used in everyday speech and writing to acknowledge gratitude. For example, "Jag tackar för informationen" means "I thank you for the information," and "Hon tackar mig för hjälpen" means "She thanks me for the help." In more formal or older-style language, one might encounter phrases such as "Jag tackar ödmjukt" (I thank you humbly). The imperative form is tacka, as in a direct request or suggestion to thank someone.

Etymology and cognates: Tacka and its forms are of Germanic origin, with cognates in other North Germanic languages. Related forms include Danish takke and Norwegian takke, and Old Norse þakka, reflecting a common heritage for the verb meaning to express gratitude.

See also: For related expressions of gratitude in Swedish, see tack, tacka, and tackningen of politeness phrases used in everyday communication.