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shrug in Swedish

shrug in Swedish is axelryckning, rycka på axlarna — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

shrug in Swedish

axelryckning
noun
rycka på axlarna
verb
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

What does "shrug" mean?

  1. verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
    "He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
  2. noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
    "She answered the question with a shrug."
  3. noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
    "She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."

shrug in a sentence

  • He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
  • She answered the question with a shrug.
  • She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shrug" in Swedish?

"shrug" in Swedish is axelryckning, rycka på axlarna. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?

Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In Swedish, "shrug" is axelryckning, rycka på axlarna.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "shrug": axelryckning, rycka på axlarna.

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