courtesan in Swedish
courtesan in Swedish is kurtisan, hovdam — courtesan means historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.
courtesan in Swedish
kurtisan
hovdam
(archaic) A woman of a royal or noble court.
What does "courtesan" mean?
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noun Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.
"The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance."
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courtesan in a sentence
- The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance.
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What is "courtesan" in Swedish?
"courtesan" in Swedish is kurtisan, hovdam. courtesan means: Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.
How do you use "courtesan" in a sentence?
Example: "The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance." In Swedish, "courtesan" is kurtisan, hovdam.
Are there other ways to say "courtesan" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "courtesan": kurtisan, hovdam.
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