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wake in Swedish

wake in Swedish is kölvatten, vaka, väcka — wake means to stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.

wake in Swedish

kölvatten

noun

(nautical) The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.

vaka

noun

A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

väcka

verb

(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

vakna

verb

(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

What does "wake" mean?

verb To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.
"I woke up at six to catch the early train."
noun A gathering held before or after a funeral to remember the person who died.
"After the service, everyone gathered at the pub for the wake."
noun The trail of disturbed water left behind a moving boat, or turbulence left behind anything moving through air or water.
"Seagulls followed the ferry, wheeling above its white wake."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wake in a sentence

I woke up at six to catch the early train.
Please don't wake the baby.
After the service, everyone gathered at the pub for the wake.
She told funny stories about her grandfather at the wake.

Similar words in Swedish

aftermath awake awaken get up stir wake up

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wake" in Swedish?

"wake" in Swedish is kölvatten, vaka, väcka. wake means: To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.

How do you use "wake" in a sentence?

Example: "I woke up at six to catch the early train." In Swedish, "wake" is kölvatten, vaka, väcka.

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

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "wake": kölvatten, vaka, väcka, vakna.

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