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återkalla
Swedish word. In English: to revoke
To take back something that was given earlier.
Facts about the word
- On 20 May 2026 the Riksdag voted yes to a constitutional amendment that makes it possible to revoke Swedish citizenship for some dual citizens. The amendment must be approved again after the election. Riksdagen
- A government inquiry (SOU 2026:21) has proposed that the Migration Agency should decide on revocation. 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.