buttonhole in Swedish
buttonhole in Swedish is knapphål, knapphålsblomma — buttonhole means a small slit in a garment through which a button is fastened.
buttonhole in Swedish
knapphål
knapphål
(chiefly, British) A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.
knapphålsblomma
(chiefly, British) A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.
What does "buttonhole" mean?
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noun A small slit in a garment through which a button is fastened.
"The tailor reinforced each buttonhole by hand."
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noun A flower worn pinned to a lapel for decoration.
"The groom wore a white rose as his buttonhole."
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verb To stop someone and keep them talking, often against their will.
"He buttonholed me in the hallway to complain about the new policy."
buttonhole in a sentence
- The tailor reinforced each buttonhole by hand.
- The groom wore a white rose as his buttonhole.
- He buttonholed me in the hallway to complain about the new policy.
- She got buttonholed by a salesman on her way out of the store.
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "buttonhole" in Swedish?
"buttonhole" in Swedish is knapphål, knapphålsblomma. buttonhole means: A small slit in a garment through which a button is fastened.
How do you use "buttonhole" in a sentence?
Example: "The tailor reinforced each buttonhole by hand." In Swedish, "buttonhole" is knapphål, knapphålsblomma.
Are there other ways to say "buttonhole" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "buttonhole": knapphål, knapphålsblomma.
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