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anchor in Swedish

anchor in Swedish is ankare, nyhetsankare, programledare — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

anchor in Swedish

ankare
noun
ankare
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
nyhetsankare
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
programledare
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
programvärd
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
dykdalb
noun
(figurative) That which gives stability or security.
ankra
verb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
ankra upp
verb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

What does "anchor" mean?

  1. noun A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
    "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night."
  2. noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
    "The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air."
  3. noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
    "Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year."
  4. verb To fix something firmly in place, or to hold a ship steady with an anchor.
    "The bookshelf is anchored to the wall to stop it tipping over."
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anchor in a sentence

  • They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night.
  • The anchor dragged along the bottom until it finally caught.
  • The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air.
  • Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "anchor" in Swedish?

"anchor" in Swedish is ankare, nyhetsankare, programledare. anchor means: A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

How do you use "anchor" in a sentence?

Example: "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night." In Swedish, "anchor" is ankare, nyhetsankare, programledare.

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

Yes — Swedish has 7 translations listed for "anchor": ankare, nyhetsankare, programledare, programvärd, dykdalb, ankra.

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