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catch in Swedish

catch in Swedish is fångst, kap, hake — catch means to capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.

catch in Swedish

fångst
noun
kap
noun
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
hake
noun
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
hasp
noun
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
hake
noun
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
fånga
verb
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
hinna
verb
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
fånga
verb
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
fatta
verb
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
gripa
verb
fatta
verb
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
uppfatta
verb
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
begripa
verb
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
förstå
verb
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]

What does "catch" mean?

  1. verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
    "She caught the frisbee with one hand."
  2. verb To become infected with an illness.
    "Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office."
  3. verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
    "Sorry, I didn't catch your name."
  4. noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
    "The holiday was cheap, but the catch was that we had to pay for every meal."
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catch in a sentence

  • She caught the frisbee with one hand.
  • Police finally caught the suspect after a long chase.
  • Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office.
  • He caught a cold on the flight home.

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What is "catch" in Swedish?
"catch" in Swedish is fångst, kap, hake. catch means: To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
How do you use "catch" in a sentence?
Example: "She caught the frisbee with one hand." In Swedish, "catch" is fångst, kap, hake.
Are there other ways to say "catch" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 11 translations listed for "catch": fångst, kap, hake, hasp, fånga, hinna.
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