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beckon in Swedish

beckon in Swedish is vinka till, hägra, locka — beckon means to signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.

beckon in Swedish

vinka till
verb
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
hägra
verb
(ambitransitive) To seem attractive and inviting.
locka
verb
(ambitransitive) To seem attractive and inviting.

What does "beckon" mean?

  1. verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
    "The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table."
  2. verb To seem inviting or attractive; to draw someone in.
    "After months of work, a well-earned holiday was beckoning."
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beckon in a sentence

  • The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table.
  • She beckoned to her friend across the crowded room.
  • After months of work, a well-earned holiday was beckoning.

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What is "beckon" in Swedish?

"beckon" in Swedish is vinka till, hägra, locka. beckon means: To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.

How do you use "beckon" in a sentence?

Example: "The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table." In Swedish, "beckon" is vinka till, hägra, locka.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "beckon": vinka till, hägra, locka.

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