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receive in Swedish

receive in Swedish is få, motta, ta emot — receive means to be given, sent, or handed something.

receive in Swedish

verb
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
motta
verb
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
ta emot
verb
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
erhålla
verb
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
ta emot
verb
(transitive) To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
motta
verb
(telecommunications) To detect a signal from a transmitter.
ta emot
verb
(telecommunications) To detect a signal from a transmitter.
motta
verb
(sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
mottaga
verb
(sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

What does "receive" mean?

  1. verb To be given, sent, or handed something.
    "She received a package from her sister this morning."
  2. verb To welcome guests or visitors formally.
    "The ambassador received foreign dignitaries at the embassy."
  3. verb To pick up a broadcast or transmitted signal.
    "The old radio could barely receive the local stations."
  4. verb To take goods knowing they were stolen.
    "He was charged with receiving stolen property."

receive in a sentence

  • She received a package from her sister this morning.
  • He received a promotion after five years at the company.
  • The ambassador received foreign dignitaries at the embassy.
  • The old radio could barely receive the local stations.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "receive" in Swedish?

"receive" in Swedish is få, motta, ta emot. receive means: To be given, sent, or handed something.

How do you use "receive" in a sentence?

Example: "She received a package from her sister this morning." In Swedish, "receive" is få, motta, ta emot.

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

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "receive": få, motta, ta emot, erhålla, mottaga.

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