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pinch in Swedish

pinch in Swedish is nyp, nypa, knipa — pinch means to squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.

pinch in Swedish

nyp
noun
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
nypa
noun
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.
knipa
noun
An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
nypa
verb
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
knipa
verb
(horticulture) To cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield.
knipsa
verb
(horticulture) To cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield.
pina
verb
(nautical) To sail so close-hauled that the sails begin to flutter.
knipa
verb
(figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.
snatta
verb
(figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.

What does "pinch" mean?

  1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
    "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming."
  2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
    "Someone pinched my pen off the desk."
  3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
    "Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving."
  4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.
    "Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget."
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pinch in a sentence

  • She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
  • Someone pinched my pen off the desk.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving.
  • Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget.

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What is "pinch" in Swedish?

"pinch" in Swedish is nyp, nypa, knipa. pinch means: To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.

How do you use "pinch" in a sentence?

Example: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." In Swedish, "pinch" is nyp, nypa, knipa.

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

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "pinch": nyp, nypa, knipa, knipsa, pina, snatta.

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