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puny in Swedish

puny in Swedish is ynklig, tanig, ynkligt liten — puny means small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

puny in Swedish

ynklig
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
tanig
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
ynkligt liten
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

What does "puny" mean?

  1. adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
    "His puny arms could barely lift the box."
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puny in a sentence

  • His puny arms could barely lift the box.
  • The company's puny profits worried investors.

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What is "puny" in Swedish?

"puny" in Swedish is ynklig, tanig, ynkligt liten. puny means: Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

How do you use "puny" in a sentence?

Example: "His puny arms could barely lift the box." In Swedish, "puny" is ynklig, tanig, ynkligt liten.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "puny": ynklig, tanig, ynkligt liten.

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