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failing in Swedish

failing in Swedish is brist, fel, svaghet — failing means a weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.

failing in Swedish

brist
noun
weakness; defect
fel
noun
weakness; defect
svaghet
noun
weakness; defect

What does "failing" mean?

  1. noun A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
    "Forgetfulness is her biggest failing, but she is otherwise very reliable."
  2. prep Used to introduce an alternative if the first option is not possible.
    "Failing a quick reply, we will assume you are not coming."
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failing in a sentence

  • Forgetfulness is her biggest failing, but she is otherwise very reliable.
  • Everyone has some failings, and he is open about his own.
  • Failing a quick reply, we will assume you are not coming.
  • Take the bus or, failing that, ask a neighbour for a lift.

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What is "failing" in Swedish?
"failing" in Swedish is brist, fel, svaghet. failing means: A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
How do you use "failing" in a sentence?
Example: "Forgetfulness is her biggest failing, but she is otherwise very reliable." In Swedish, "failing" is brist, fel, svaghet.
Are there other ways to say "failing" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "failing": brist, fel, svaghet.
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