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refrain in Swedish

refrain in Swedish is refräng, omkväde, avhålla — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.

refrain in Swedish

refräng
noun
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
omkväde
noun
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
avhålla
verb
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
avstå
verb
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
låta bli
verb
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]

What does "refrain" mean?

  1. verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
    "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
  2. noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
    "The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
  3. noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
    ""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."

refrain in a sentence

  • Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
  • She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
  • The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
  • "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "refrain" in Swedish?

"refrain" in Swedish is refräng, omkväde, avhålla. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.

How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?

Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Swedish, "refrain" is refräng, omkväde, avhålla.

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

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "refrain": refräng, omkväde, avhålla, avstå, låta bli.

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