varsågod
How varsågod is used
Varsågod is said when you hand something to someone (“here you are”), when you reply to tack (“you're welcome”), and when you invite people to start (“go ahead”, “help yourselves”). It is also written var så god.
Meaning
here you are
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varsågod in a sentence
- Här är din biljett, varsågod.Here's your ticket.
- Tack! – Varsågod!Thanks! – You're welcome!
- Maten är klar, varsågoda!Dinner's ready, help yourselves!
- Var så god och sitt.Please, have a seat.
- Varsågoda och ta för er av smörgåsbordet.Please, help yourselves to the smorgasbord.
Questions
What does varsågod mean in English?
varsågod means “here you are”.
Origin
From var (“be”, imperative of vara) + så (“so”) + god (“good”).
Nearby common words
varsågod is number 637 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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