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cleave in Swedish

cleave in Swedish is klyva, klyva sig, klyvas — cleave means to split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.

cleave in Swedish

klyva
verb
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
klyva
verb
(transitive) (chemistry) To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.
klyva sig
verb
(transitive) (chemistry) To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.
klyvas
verb
(transitive) (chemistry) To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.
splittras
verb
(transitive) (chemistry) To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.
klyva sig
verb
(intransitive) To split.
klyvas
verb
(intransitive) To split.
splittras
verb
(intransitive) To split.

What does "cleave" mean?

  1. verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
    "The axe cleaved the log neatly in two."
  2. verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).
    "She cleaved to her principles even when it cost her friends."

cleave in a sentence

  • The axe cleaved the log neatly in two.
  • A bolt of lightning seemed to cleave the sky in half.
  • She cleaved to her principles even when it cost her friends.
  • The old couple had cleaved to each other through decades of hardship.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cleave" in Swedish?

"cleave" in Swedish is klyva, klyva sig, klyvas. cleave means: To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.

How do you use "cleave" in a sentence?

Example: "The axe cleaved the log neatly in two." In Swedish, "cleave" is klyva, klyva sig, klyvas.

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

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "cleave": klyva, klyva sig, klyvas, splittras.

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