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aback in Swedish

aback in Swedish is bakåt, back, där bak — aback means used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.

aback in Swedish

bakåt
adv
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
back
adv
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
där bak
adv
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

What does "aback" mean?

  1. adv Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
    "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was."
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aback in a sentence

  • She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was.
  • I was a bit taken aback when he showed up uninvited.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "aback" in Swedish?

"aback" in Swedish is bakåt, back, där bak. aback means: Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.

How do you use "aback" in a sentence?

Example: "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was." In Swedish, "aback" is bakåt, back, där bak.

Are there other ways to say "aback" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "aback": bakåt, back, där bak.

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