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backward in Swedish

backward in Swedish is efterbliven, bakvänd, bakåtriktad — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

backward in Swedish

efterbliven
adj
bakvänd
adj
bakåtriktad
adj
efter
adj
omvänd
adj
baklänges
adj
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
bakåt
adj
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
bakom
adj
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
bakåtsträvande
adj
(often in negative constructions) Reluctant or unwilling to advance or act; shy.
baklänges
adv

What does "backward" mean?

  1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
    "He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
  2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
    "Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
  3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
    "He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence

  • He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
  • The car rolled backward down the hill.
  • Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
  • He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.

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What is "backward" in Swedish?

"backward" in Swedish is efterbliven, bakvänd, bakåtriktad. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

How do you use "backward" in a sentence?

Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Swedish, "backward" is efterbliven, bakvänd, bakåtriktad.

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

Yes — Swedish has 9 translations listed for "backward": efterbliven, bakvänd, bakåtriktad, efter, omvänd, baklänges.

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