obtuse in Swedish
obtuse in Swedish is trubbig, slö, tjockskallig — obtuse means slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
obtuse in Swedish
trubbig
(geometry, specifically, of an, angle) Larger than one, and smaller than two right angles, or more than 90° and less than 180°.
trubbig
(botany, zoology) Blunt, or rounded at the extremity.
slö
(botany, zoology) Blunt, or rounded at the extremity.
slö
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
tjockskallig
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
trög
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
dov
Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
What does "obtuse" mean?
-
adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
"He was being deliberately obtuse, pretending not to see the point."
-
adj Of an angle: greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
"The roof formed an obtuse angle where the two slopes met."
-
adj Blunt or rounded rather than sharp or pointed.
"The leaf has an obtuse tip rather than a pointed one."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Swedish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Swedish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Swedish
obtuse in a sentence
- He was being deliberately obtuse, pretending not to see the point.
- The roof formed an obtuse angle where the two slopes met.
- The leaf has an obtuse tip rather than a pointed one.
Similar words in Swedish
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "obtuse" in Swedish?
"obtuse" in Swedish is trubbig, slö, tjockskallig. obtuse means: Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
How do you use "obtuse" in a sentence?
Example: "He was being deliberately obtuse, pretending not to see the point." In Swedish, "obtuse" is trubbig, slö, tjockskallig.
Are there other ways to say "obtuse" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "obtuse": trubbig, slö, tjockskallig, trög, dov.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.