återkomma
come back · get back · return
Att komma tillbaka eller att ge svar senare.
Swedish Word: återkomma
English Definition:
The verb återkomma means "to return" or "to come back." It is generally used when someone or something returns to a place, topic, or situation after having left or moved away from it.
Usage Examples:
- Jag ska återkomma senare. — "I will come back later."
- Vi får återkomma till det här ämnet. — "We need to return to this topic."
Similar Words and Differences:
- komma tillbaka — Also means "to come back" or "to return," but it’s more general and commonly used in everyday speech for physical return.
- återvända — Means "to return" as well, often with a sense of going back to a previous place permanently or after a longer time.
| Word | Nuance | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| återkomma | Return, come back | Physical or abstract return (topics, ideas) |
| komma tillbaka | Come back | Physical return to a place or person |
| återvända | Return, go back | More formal or permanent physical return |
In summary, återkomma can be used both for physical returning and for bringing a conversation or issue back for discussion, making it more versatile than simply returning to a place.
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Examples
Kan du återkomma imorgon?verb
Can you come back tomorrow?
Personalen lovade att återkomma med ett svar så snart som möjligt.verb
The staff promised to get back with an answer as soon as possible.
Eftersom chefen är upptagen just nu, har han bett mig återkomma efter lunchpausen.verb
Since the manager is busy right now, he has asked me to return after the lunch break.
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