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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
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkänna
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkänna
verb
känna igen
verb
erkänna
verb
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

What does "recognize" mean?

  1. verb To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
    "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair."
  2. 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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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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