Holocaust in Swedish

Holocaust in Swedish is Förintelsen, Shoah, folkmord — Holocaust means (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Holocaust in Swedish

Förintelsen

proper noun

Shoah

proper noun

folkmord

noun

hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]

förintelse

noun

hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]

förintelse

noun

Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.

What does "Holocaust" mean?

name (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
"Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack."
noun Widespread destruction or slaughter, especially on a massive scale.
"None will emerge the victor from this holocaust."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Holocaust in a sentence

Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack.
The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors.
None will emerge the victor from this holocaust.
Historians describe some famines as a slow-moving holocaust.

Similar words in Swedish

annihilation cataclysm catastrophe massacre

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Holocaust" in Swedish?

"Holocaust" in Swedish is Förintelsen, Shoah, folkmord. Holocaust means: (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

How do you use "Holocaust" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors." In Swedish, "Holocaust" is Förintelsen, Shoah, folkmord.

Are there other ways to say "Holocaust" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "Holocaust": Förintelsen, Shoah, folkmord, förintelse.

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