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overhear in Swedish

overhear in Swedish is höra, råka, överhöra — overhear means to hear something by chance that was not meant for one's ears.

overhear in Swedish

höra
verb
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
råka
verb
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
överhöra
verb
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.

What does "overhear" mean?

  1. verb To hear something by chance that was not meant for one's ears.
    "I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy."
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overhear in a sentence

  • I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy.
  • "It is incomprehensible," replied Sir Fergus, dropping his voice so that the old man could not overhear.

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What is "overhear" in Swedish?
"overhear" in Swedish is höra, råka, överhöra. overhear means: To hear something by chance that was not meant for one's ears.
Are there other ways to say "overhear" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "overhear": höra, råka, överhöra.
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