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shrug in Danish

shrug in Danish is skuldertræk, trække på skuldrene — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

shrug in Danish

skuldertræk
noun
trække på skuldrene
verb
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

What does "shrug" mean?

  1. verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
    "He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
  2. noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
    "She answered the question with a shrug."
  3. noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
    "She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."

shrug in a sentence

  • He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
  • She answered the question with a shrug.
  • She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.

Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shrug" in Danish?

"shrug" in Danish is skuldertræk, trække på skuldrene. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?

Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In Danish, "shrug" is skuldertræk, trække på skuldrene.

Are there other ways to say "shrug" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "shrug": skuldertræk, trække på skuldrene.

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