A2 Expression ニュートラル

Kosta vad det vill

At any cost

意味

Something must be done despite the price.

🌍

文化的背景

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.

意味

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.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

Jag ska vinna guld, ______ vad det ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kosta, vill

The standard idiom is 'Kosta vad det vill'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a natural context?

Select the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi måste rädda skogen, kosta vad det vill.

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, ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kosta vad det vill

B is expressing determination to get tickets despite the difficulty.

🎉 スコア: /3

ビジュアル学習ツール

When to use 'Kosta vad det vill'

Dreams

  • Travel
  • Education
  • Buying a home
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Work

  • Deadlines
  • Quality
  • Success

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Jag ska vinna guld, ______ vad det ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kosta, vill

The standard idiom is 'Kosta vad det vill'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a natural context? Choose A2

Select the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi måste rädda skogen, kosta vad det vill.

The phrase is used for determination and high-stakes goals, like saving a forest.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Det är jättesvårt att få biljetter till konserten.' B: 'Jag vet, men vi ska gå, ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kosta vad det vill

B is expressing determination to get tickets despite the difficulty.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

Yes, 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.

関連フレーズ

🔄

Till varje pris

synonym

At any price

🔗

Kosta skjortan

similar

To cost a shirt (be very expensive)

🔗

Gå över lik

specialized form

To go over corpses

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