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harbor in Swedish

harbor in Swedish is hamn, hysa — harbor means a sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.

harbor in Swedish

hamn
noun
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
hysa
verb
(transitive) To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

What does "harbor" mean?

  1. noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
    "Sailors tied up their yachts in the quiet harbor for the night."
  2. verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.
    "The old barn harbors dozens of bats during the winter months."
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harbor in a sentence

  • Sailors tied up their yachts in the quiet harbor for the night.
  • We walked along the harbor and watched the ferries come in.
  • The old barn harbors dozens of bats during the winter months.
  • The family was accused of harboring an escaped prisoner.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "harbor" in Swedish?
"harbor" in Swedish is hamn, hysa. harbor means: A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
How do you use "harbor" in a sentence?
Example: "Sailors tied up their yachts in the quiet harbor for the night." In Swedish, "harbor" is hamn, hysa.
Are there other ways to say "harbor" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "harbor": hamn, hysa.
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