extinguish in Swedish
extinguish in Swedish is släcka, utsläcka — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.
extinguish in Swedish
släcka
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
släcka
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
utsläcka
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
What does "extinguish" mean?
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verb To put out a fire or light.
"Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
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verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
"The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning."
extinguish in a sentence
- Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
- The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.
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Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "extinguish" in Swedish?
"extinguish" in Swedish is släcka, utsläcka. extinguish means: To put out a fire or light.
How do you use "extinguish" in a sentence?
Example: "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze." In Swedish, "extinguish" is släcka, utsläcka.
Are there other ways to say "extinguish" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "extinguish": släcka, utsläcka.
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