Breakdown of Du hjälper mycket. Tack så mycket!
mycket
much / very
hjälpa
to help
tack så mycket
thank you very much
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Questions & Answers about Du hjälper mycket. Tack så mycket!
Why is mycket used twice, and does it mean the exact same thing both times?
In both cases, mycket means a lot or much. In the first sentence, it describes how much you help. In the second sentence, it is part of the fixed phrase tack så mycket, which literally means thanks so much.
Can Du hjälper mycket also mean you are helping a lot?
Yes! Swedish does not have a separate continuous form for verbs like the English -ing. The present tense hjälper translates to both you help and you are helping, depending on the context.
What does the word så literally mean in Tack så mycket?
The word så translates to so. While English speakers often say thank you very much, the Swedish phrase literally translates to thanks so much.
Could I just say Tack mycket instead of Tack så mycket?
No, Swedish speakers always include så in this phrase. Saying tack mycket sounds unnatural, similar to saying thanks much in English instead of thanks so much.