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suffocate in Swedish

suffocate in Swedish is kväva, kvävas — suffocate means to die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.

suffocate in Swedish

kväva
verb
kvävas
verb

What does "suffocate" mean?

  1. verb To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
    "The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them."
  2. verb To feel overwhelmed or stifled, as if unable to breathe.
    "She felt like she was suffocating under the pressure of her exams."

suffocate in a sentence

  • The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them.
  • Smoke from the fire suffocated several residents.
  • She felt like she was suffocating under the pressure of her exams.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "suffocate" in Swedish?

"suffocate" in Swedish is kväva, kvävas. suffocate means: To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.

How do you use "suffocate" in a sentence?

Example: "The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them." In Swedish, "suffocate" is kväva, kvävas.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "suffocate": kväva, kvävas.

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