recognize in Swedish
recognize in Swedish is känna igen, erkänna — recognize means to identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
recognize in Swedish
känna igen
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkänna
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkänna
känna igen
erkänna
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.
What does "recognize" mean?
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verb To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
"I almost didn't recognize her with short hair."
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verb To formally acknowledge someone or something as valid, true, or deserving.
"The UN refused to recognize the new government."
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recognize in a sentence
- I almost didn't recognize her with short hair.
- Do you recognize this song?
- The UN refused to recognize the new government.
- Her contribution to the project was finally recognized with an award.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "recognize" in Swedish?
"recognize" in Swedish is känna igen, erkänna. recognize means: To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
How do you use "recognize" in a sentence?
Example: "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair." In Swedish, "recognize" is känna igen, erkänna.
Are there other ways to say "recognize" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "recognize": känna igen, erkänna.
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