Translation for "Jag kan inte komma från." ?
I can't find a translation for this phrase, that I heard in a song.
"Jaså, säger du det? Du kan inte komma från? Du tog fel på vilken dag det var?"

Thanks!

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Translation for "Jag kan inte komma från." ?
I can't find a translation for this phrase, that I heard in a song.
"Jaså, säger du det? Du kan inte komma från? Du tog fel på vilken dag det var?"

Thanks!

Answer

You can't translate this directly to English. Basically, the informal expression "Jag kan inte komma från" alludes to an unmentioned word, like 'work' or 'school'. Literally it means "I can't get away from" (work, school, some other duty). It's what Swedes say when they decline an invitation.

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