Signification
Something must be done despite the price.
Contexte culturel
In Sweden, using this phrase in a business context signals that you are moving into 'crisis mode' or 'priority one'. It is a signal for others to step aside or provide full support. Finland-Swedes use this phrase similarly, but it often carries a slightly more 'stoic' connotation, reflecting the Finnish concept of 'Sisu' (extraordinary perseverance). Norwegians use 'Koste hva det vil', which is nearly identical. The shared history of the Scandinavian languages makes this idiom universally understood across the borders. In international Swedish companies like IKEA or Volvo, this phrase is sometimes used even in English meetings ('cost what it will') as a 'Swenglish' expression of absolute commitment.
Use for emphasis
Add this at the end of a sentence to instantly sound more passionate and fluent.
Don't overuse
If you use it for everything, people will think you are too dramatic.
Signification
Something must be done despite the price.
Use for emphasis
Add this at the end of a sentence to instantly sound more passionate and fluent.
Don't overuse
If you use it for everything, people will think you are too dramatic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Jag ska vinna guld, ______ vad det ______.
The standard idiom is 'Kosta vad det vill'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a natural context?
Select the best option:
The phrase is used for determination and high-stakes goals, like saving a forest.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: 'Det är jättesvårt att få biljetter till konserten.' B: 'Jag vet, men vi ska gå, ________.'
B is expressing determination to get tickets despite the difficulty.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Kosta vad det vill'
Dreams
- • Travel
- • Education
- • Buying a home
Work
- • Deadlines
- • Quality
- • Success
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJag ska vinna guld, ______ vad det ______.
The standard idiom is 'Kosta vad det vill'.
Select the best option:
The phrase is used for determination and high-stakes goals, like saving a forest.
A: 'Det är jättesvårt att få biljetter till konserten.' B: 'Jag vet, men vi ska gå, ________.'
B is expressing determination to get tickets despite the difficulty.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, you can say 'Jag ska träffa honom, kosta vad det vill' to show determination to see someone.
Yes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails to show commitment to a deadline.
Expressions liées
Till varje pris
synonymAt any price
Kosta skjortan
similarTo cost a shirt (be very expensive)
Gå över lik
specialized formTo go over corpses
