verbverb
avboka
cancel
Definition & meaning
Avboka means to cancel a booking or reservation, such as an appointment, hotel room, or trip.
Grammar & Word origin
It is a verb: avboka – avbokar – avbokade – avbokat.
The word consists of the prefix av-, indicating reversal or removal, and boka, “to book.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- ställa in — “to cancel”; more general and can refer to an event or activity, not just a booking.
- annullera — “to annul” or “cancel”; more formal.
- boka — “to book”; the opposite of canceling a booking.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Jag vill avboka mitt rum.verb
I want to cancel my room.
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