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chieftain in Swedish

chieftain in Swedish is hövding, ledare — chieftain means the leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

chieftain in Swedish

hövding
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
ledare
noun
(by extension) A leader of a group.

What does "chieftain" mean?

  1. noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
    "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle."
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chieftain in a sentence

  • The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle.

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What is "chieftain" in Swedish?

"chieftain" in Swedish is hövding, ledare. chieftain means: The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

How do you use "chieftain" in a sentence?

Example: "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle." In Swedish, "chieftain" is hövding, ledare.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "chieftain": hövding, ledare.

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