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subtext in Swedish

subtext in Swedish is undermening, undertext — subtext means a meaning implied beneath the surface of a text, speech, or conversation, not stated outright.

subtext in Swedish

undermening
noun
(literature) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.
undertext
noun
(literature) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

What does "subtext" mean?

  1. noun A meaning implied beneath the surface of a text, speech, or conversation, not stated outright.
    "The dialogue was polite, but the subtext was pure hostility."
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subtext in a sentence

  • The dialogue was polite, but the subtext was pure hostility.
  • Critics loved the film's subtext about class and ambition.

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What is "subtext" in Swedish?

"subtext" in Swedish is undermening, undertext. subtext means: A meaning implied beneath the surface of a text, speech, or conversation, not stated outright.

How do you use "subtext" in a sentence?

Example: "The dialogue was polite, but the subtext was pure hostility." In Swedish, "subtext" is undermening, undertext.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "subtext": undermening, undertext.

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