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arch in Swedish

arch in Swedish is ark, båge, valv — arch means a curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.

arch in Swedish

ark
suffix
leading, leader
båge
noun
båge
noun
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
valv
noun
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
valvbåge
noun
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
fotvalv
noun
(anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
hålfot
noun
(anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
välva sig
verb
(transitive) To form into an arch shape.
ärke-
prefix

What does "arch" mean?

  1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
    "Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance."
  2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
    "The gymnast arched her body backwards to form a perfect curve."
  3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
    "He raised one eyebrow and gave his friend an arch look."
  4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".
    "The detective finally caught up with his arch enemy in the old warehouse."
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arch in a sentence

  • Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance.
  • They walked through the stone arch into the courtyard.
  • The gymnast arched her body backwards to form a perfect curve.
  • Wind made the tall branches arch over the narrow lane.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "arch" in Swedish?
"arch" in Swedish is ark, båge, valv. arch means: A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
How do you use "arch" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance." In Swedish, "arch" is ark, båge, valv.
Are there other ways to say "arch" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 8 translations listed for "arch": ark, båge, valv, valvbåge, fotvalv, hålfot.
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