relative in Swedish
relative in Swedish is relativ, släkting, anförvant — relative means considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
relative in Swedish
relativ
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
släkting
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
anförvant
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
frände
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
fränka
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
What does "relative" mean?
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adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
"The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours."
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adjective Directly relevant or connected to a particular subject.
"Please bring any documents relative to the case."
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noun A family member, connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
"Only close relatives were invited to the small ceremony."
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relative in a sentence
- The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours.
- She lives in relative comfort now, though nothing like the luxury she once had.
- Please bring any documents relative to the case.
- Only close relatives were invited to the small ceremony.
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What is "relative" in Swedish?
"relative" in Swedish is relativ, släkting, anförvant. relative means: Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
How do you use "relative" in a sentence?
Example: "The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours." In Swedish, "relative" is relativ, släkting, anförvant.
Are there other ways to say "relative" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "relative": relativ, släkting, anförvant, frände, fränka.
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