taper in Swedish
taper in Swedish is vaxljus, avsmalning, insnävning — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.
taper in Swedish
vaxljus
A slender wax candle.
avsmalning
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
insnävning
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
tapering
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
förtunna
avsmalna
insnäva
smalna av
snäva in
tapera
avklinga
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
avta
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
förminska
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
minska
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
What does "taper" mean?
-
verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
"The candle tapers to a fine point at the top."
-
verb To decrease or reduce gradually.
"Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Swedish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Swedish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Swedish
taper in a sentence
- The candle tapers to a fine point at the top.
- Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks.
- The central bank began to taper its bond-buying program.
Similar words in Swedish
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "taper" in Swedish?
"taper" in Swedish is vaxljus, avsmalning, insnävning. taper means: To become gradually narrower toward one end.
How do you use "taper" in a sentence?
Example: "The candle tapers to a fine point at the top." In Swedish, "taper" is vaxljus, avsmalning, insnävning.
Are there other ways to say "taper" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 14 translations listed for "taper": vaxljus, avsmalning, insnävning, tapering, förtunna, avsmalna.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.