tacksam
grateful · thankful
Att känna glädje och uppskattning för något man har fått eller upplevt.
Definition & meaning
Tacksam means grateful or thankful: feeling or expressing appreciation for something.
It can also mean appreciative or rewarding when describing a task, subject, or audience that responds well or produces good results.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective:
- tacksam — common gender
- tacksamt — neuter
- tacksamma — plural and definite form
Comparative: tacksammare; superlative: tacksammast.
The word consists of tack (“thanks”) and the adjective-forming suffix -sam.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym: tillfreds means “content” or “satisfied.” It can overlap with tacksam in some contexts, but does not necessarily express gratitude.
- Antonym: otacksam means “ungrateful” or “unappreciative.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Jag är tacksam för hjälpen.adjective
I am grateful for the help.
De kände sig tacksamma efter festen.adjective
They felt thankful after the party.
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