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coax in Swedish

coax in Swedish is lirka — coax means to gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.

coax in Swedish

lirka
verb
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

What does "coax" mean?

  1. verb To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
    "She coaxed the frightened cat out from under the bed."
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coax in a sentence

  • She coaxed the frightened cat out from under the bed.
  • It took a while to coax him into trying the new food.

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What is "coax" in Swedish?

"coax" in Swedish is lirka. coax means: To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.

How do you use "coax" in a sentence?

Example: "She coaxed the frightened cat out from under the bed." In Swedish, "coax" is lirka.

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