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illiterate in Swedish

illiterate in Swedish is analfabetisk, läskunnig, illitterat — illiterate means unable to read or write.

illiterate in Swedish

analfabetisk
adj
Unable to read and write.
läskunnig
adj
Unable to read and write.
illitterat
adj
Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
obildad
adj
Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
analfabet
noun
An illiterate person, one either not able to read and write or not knowing how.

What does "illiterate" mean?

  1. adjective Unable to read or write.
    "Nearly a third of the population was illiterate at the time."
  2. adjective Lacking basic knowledge in a particular field.
    "He cheerfully admitted to being computer illiterate."
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illiterate in a sentence

  • Nearly a third of the population was illiterate at the time.
  • He cheerfully admitted to being computer illiterate.

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What is "illiterate" in Swedish?

"illiterate" in Swedish is analfabetisk, läskunnig, illitterat. illiterate means: Unable to read or write.

How do you use "illiterate" in a sentence?

Example: "Nearly a third of the population was illiterate at the time." In Swedish, "illiterate" is analfabetisk, läskunnig, illitterat.

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

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "illiterate": analfabetisk, läskunnig, illitterat, obildad, analfabet.

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