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återkalla
Swedish word. In English: to revoke
To take back something that was given earlier.
Facts about the word
- On 11 November 2026 the Riksdag approved, for the second time, a constitutional amendment that makes it possible to revoke Swedish citizenship for some dual citizens. It applies from 1 January 2027. Riksdagen
- A government inquiry (SOU 2026:21) has proposed that the Migration Agency should decide on revocation. That law is not decided. Regeringen
The word is not in Sverige i fokus. The facts come from the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
To revoke means to take back a decision or something that was given. It is not calling someone back and has nothing to do with the weather.
The word is used in the guide Dual citizenship in Sweden: what are the rules?, with the full context.
