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kommer i tide

22:10 Apr 24, 2020
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Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Swedish term or phrase: kommer i tide
In a 1917 letter from Malmö, the writer discusses the various shortages of foodstuffs in Sweden at that time: "Smörransonen varierar. I denna vecka får säljas 1 kg till person. 'Får säljas' säger jag, ty det är icke säkert man får något, d.v.s. kommer i tide. I denna veckan ha' vi ej haft smör här jag bor, och fru Anderson är så olycklig så!"

I'm unsure what the phrase "kommer i tide" means here...
Timoshka
Local time: 22:41


Summary of answers provided
4 +2arrive on time / be on time
Sam H.


  

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
arrive on time / be on time


Explanation:
From the context. There isn't enough butter, so you better arrive/be there on time to get your ration.

Sam H.
United States
Local time: 23:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

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