general in Swedish
general in Swedish is generell, allmän, vanlig — general means applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
general in Swedish
generell
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
allmän
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
allmän
generell
allmän
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]
generell
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]
vanlig
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]
general
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
härförare
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
What does "general" mean?
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adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
"The report gives a general overview of the company's finances."
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adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
"He only gave a general description of the suspect."
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adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
"It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year."
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noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.
"The general ordered the troops to retreat."
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general in a sentence
- The report gives a general overview of the company's finances.
- There was general agreement that the plan needed more funding.
- He only gave a general description of the suspect.
- Can you give me a general idea of how long the journey takes?
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What is "general" in Swedish?
"general" in Swedish is generell, allmän, vanlig. general means: Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
How do you use "general" in a sentence?
Example: "The report gives a general overview of the company's finances." In Swedish, "general" is generell, allmän, vanlig.
Are there other ways to say "general" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "general": generell, allmän, vanlig, general, härförare.
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