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cardinal in Swedish

cardinal in Swedish is avgörande, främsta, huvud- — cardinal means of central or fundamental importance.

cardinal in Swedish

avgörande

adj

Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

främsta

adj

Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

huvud-

adj

Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

huvudsaklig

adj

Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

kardinal-

adj

Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

väsentlig

adj

Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

kardinal

noun

What does "cardinal" mean?

adj Of central or fundamental importance.
"Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital."
adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
"The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light."
noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
"The cardinal led the long service in the great cathedral."
noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
"We spotted a bright red cardinal singing from the top of a tree."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cardinal in a sentence

Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital.
The cardinal principle of the game is to play fair.
The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light.
He painted the front door cardinal to stand out from the grey houses.

Similar words in Swedish

central essential fundamental key principal

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cardinal" in Swedish?

"cardinal" in Swedish is avgörande, främsta, huvud-. cardinal means: Of central or fundamental importance.

How do you use "cardinal" in a sentence?

Example: "Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital." In Swedish, "cardinal" is avgörande, främsta, huvud-.

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

Yes — Swedish has 7 translations listed for "cardinal": avgörande, främsta, huvud-, huvudsaklig, kardinal-, väsentlig.

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