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push in Swedish

push in Swedish is knuff, skjuta, propsa — push means to apply force to something so it moves away from you.

push in Swedish

knuff
noun
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
skjuta
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
propsa
verb
(transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
krysta
verb
(intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to give birth or defecate.
pressa
verb
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
pracka på
verb
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
propsa
verb
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

What does "push" mean?

  1. verb To apply force to something so it moves away from you.
    "He pushed the heavy box across the floor to the corner."
  2. verb To keep pressuring or persuading someone toward a course of action.
    "My boss keeps pushing me to take on more responsibility."
  3. verb To promote or advertise something persistently.
    "The shop is pushing its winter sale with banners in every window."
  4. verb To keep striving hard toward a goal.
    "I am going to push myself to finish the project before Friday."
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push in a sentence

  • He pushed the heavy box across the floor to the corner.
  • She pushed the door open with her shoulder.
  • My boss keeps pushing me to take on more responsibility.
  • His parents pushed him to study medicine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "push" in Swedish?
"push" in Swedish is knuff, skjuta, propsa. push means: To apply force to something so it moves away from you.
How do you use "push" in a sentence?
Example: "He pushed the heavy box across the floor to the corner." In Swedish, "push" is knuff, skjuta, propsa.
Are there other ways to say "push" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "push": knuff, skjuta, propsa, krysta, pressa, pracka på.
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