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shawl in Swedish

shawl in Swedish is sjal, schal — shawl means a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.

shawl in Swedish

sjal
noun
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]
schal
noun
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]

What does "shawl" mean?

  1. noun A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.
    "She wrapped a woollen shawl around her shoulders against the cold."
  2. verb To wrap someone or something in a shawl.
    "She shawled the baby against the wind."
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shawl in a sentence

  • She wrapped a woollen shawl around her shoulders against the cold.
  • She shawled the baby against the wind.

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What is "shawl" in Swedish?

"shawl" in Swedish is sjal, schal. shawl means: A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.

How do you use "shawl" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrapped a woollen shawl around her shoulders against the cold." In Swedish, "shawl" is sjal, schal.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "shawl": sjal, schal.

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