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wistful in Norwegian

wistful in Norwegian is vemodig, lengselsfull — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

wistful in Norwegian

vemodig
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
lengselsfull
adj
Full of longing or yearning.

What does "wistful" mean?

  1. adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
    "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence

  • She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
  • He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.

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What is "wistful" in Norwegian?

"wistful" in Norwegian is vemodig, lengselsfull. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In Norwegian, "wistful" is vemodig, lengselsfull.

Are there other ways to say "wistful" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "wistful": vemodig, lengselsfull.

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