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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.
    "The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light."
  2. noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
    "The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter."
  3. noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
    "His older brother was a steady anchor for the whole family."
  4. verb To fix something firmly in place, or to hold a ship steady with an anchor.
    "We anchored the tent with heavy stones so the wind could not lift it."
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anchor in a sentence

  • The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light.
  • They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night.
  • The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter.
  • She worked as a radio anchor, presenting the morning news every weekday.

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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: "The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light." 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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