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knell in Swedish

knell in Swedish is kimma — knell means to ring a bell slowly and solemnly, especially to mark a death or funeral.

knell in Swedish

kimma
verb
(intransitive) To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.

What does "knell" mean?

  1. verb To ring a bell slowly and solemnly, especially to mark a death or funeral.
    "The church bell knelled through the village as the funeral procession passed."
  2. noun A slow, solemn ringing of a bell, especially to announce a death; more broadly, a sign that something is coming to an end.
    "The factory closure sounded the knell for the town's manufacturing industry."
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knell in a sentence

  • The church bell knelled through the village as the funeral procession passed.
  • The factory closure sounded the knell for the town's manufacturing industry.

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What is "knell" in Swedish?

"knell" in Swedish is kimma. knell means: To ring a bell slowly and solemnly, especially to mark a death or funeral.

How do you use "knell" in a sentence?

Example: "The church bell knelled through the village as the funeral procession passed." In Swedish, "knell" is kimma.

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