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distress in Swedish

distress in Swedish is bekymmer, ledsamhet, obehag — distress means serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.

distress in Swedish

bekymmer
noun
A cause of such discomfort.
ledsamhet
noun
A cause of such discomfort.
obehag
noun
A cause of such discomfort.
nödläge
noun
Serious danger.
nödsituation
noun
Serious danger.
patinera
verb
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.

What does "distress" mean?

  1. noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
    "The dog whined in distress when it was left alone."
  2. verb To cause someone anxiety, pain, or worry.
    "It distresses me to see animals being treated badly."
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distress in a sentence

  • The dog whined in distress when it was left alone.
  • The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress.
  • It distresses me to see animals being treated badly.
  • The sudden noise distressed the baby, who began crying.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "distress" in Swedish?
"distress" in Swedish is bekymmer, ledsamhet, obehag. distress means: Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
How do you use "distress" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog whined in distress when it was left alone." In Swedish, "distress" is bekymmer, ledsamhet, obehag.
Are there other ways to say "distress" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "distress": bekymmer, ledsamhet, obehag, nödläge, nödsituation, patinera.
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