overlook in Swedish
overlook in Swedish is förbise, se ner över, ha överseende med — overlook means to fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
overlook in Swedish
förbise
se ner över
ha överseende med
To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.
se genom fingrarna
To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.
övervaka
(archaic) To supervise, oversee; to watch over.
se över
(archaic) To inspect (something); to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
What does "overlook" mean?
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verb To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
"The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page."
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verb To choose not to hold something against someone; to let a mistake pass without punishing it.
"I'll overlook the late arrival just this once."
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verb To have a view down over something from a higher position.
"The balcony overlooks the harbour."
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noun A point or spot that gives a wide view down over an area.
"Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon."
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overlook in a sentence
- The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page.
- I'll overlook the late arrival just this once.
- The balcony overlooks the harbour.
- Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "overlook" in Swedish?
"overlook" in Swedish is förbise, se ner över, ha överseende med. overlook means: To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
How do you use "overlook" in a sentence?
Example: "The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page." In Swedish, "overlook" is förbise, se ner över, ha överseende med.
Are there other ways to say "overlook" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "overlook": förbise, se ner över, ha överseende med, se genom fingrarna, övervaka, se över.
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