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thread in Swedish

thread in Swedish is tema, tråd, trä — thread means a thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.

thread in Swedish

tema
noun
tråd
noun
trä
verb
(transitive) To pass a thread through the eye of a needle.
träda
verb
(transitive) To pass a thread through the eye of a needle.
passera
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make one's way through or between (a constriction or obstacles).
träda
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make one's way through or between (a constriction or obstacles).
gänga
verb
(transitive) To form a screw thread on or in (a bolt, hole, etc.).
trä
verb
(transitive) To form a screw thread on or in (a bolt, hole, etc.).
träda
verb
(transitive) To form a screw thread on or in (a bolt, hole, etc.).

What does "thread" mean?

  1. noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
    "He pulled a long thread through the needle and began to sew."
  2. noun A connected series of ideas, or a related sequence of messages in an online conversation.
    "I could not follow the thread of the film's complicated plot."
  3. noun A raised spiral ridge on a screw or bolt that lets it be turned into place.
    "The thread on this screw is worn, so it keeps slipping."
  4. verb To pass thread through the eye of a needle, or to guide something carefully through a narrow space.
    "My grandfather struggled to thread the needle because his eyesight was failing."
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thread in a sentence

  • He pulled a long thread through the needle and began to sew.
  • A loose thread dangled from the hem of my coat.
  • I could not follow the thread of the film's complicated plot.
  • He lost his train of thought and struggled to find the thread of his argument.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thread" in Swedish?
"thread" in Swedish is tema, tråd, trä. thread means: A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
How do you use "thread" in a sentence?
Example: "He pulled a long thread through the needle and began to sew." In Swedish, "thread" is tema, tråd, trä.
Are there other ways to say "thread" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "thread": tema, tråd, trä, träda, passera, gänga.
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