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bookish in Swedish

bookish in Swedish is litterär, skriftspråklig — bookish means keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.

bookish in Swedish

litterär
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
skriftspråklig
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

What does "bookish" mean?

  1. adj Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
    "A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”."
  2. adj Written or spoken in a style typical of books rather than everyday speech.
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bookish in a sentence

  • A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”.

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What is "bookish" in Swedish?
"bookish" in Swedish is litterär, skriftspråklig. bookish means: Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
Are there other ways to say "bookish" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "bookish": litterär, skriftspråklig.
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