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knife in Swedish

knife in Swedish is kniv, dolk, knivhugga — knife means a tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

knife in Swedish

kniv
noun
kniv
noun
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
dolk
noun
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
knivhugga
verb
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
hugga
verb
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
kniv
verb
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
kniva
verb
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
skära
verb
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
skära
verb
(intransitive) To cut through as if with a knife.

What does "knife" mean?

  1. noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
    "She sliced the bread with a bread knife."
  2. verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
    "He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle."
  3. verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.
    "Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote."
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knife in a sentence

  • She sliced the bread with a bread knife.
  • Always keep your kitchen knives sharp — a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.
  • He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle.
  • Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote.

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What is "knife" in Swedish?

"knife" in Swedish is kniv, dolk, knivhugga. knife means: A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

How do you use "knife" in a sentence?

Example: "She sliced the bread with a bread knife." In Swedish, "knife" is kniv, dolk, knivhugga.

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

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "knife": kniv, dolk, knivhugga, hugga, kniva, skära.

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