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wallflower in Swedish

wallflower in Swedish is gyllenlack, kårel, panelhöna — wallflower means a person who feels too shy to join in at a party or dance and ends up standing on the sidelines.

wallflower in Swedish

gyllenlack
noun
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
kårel
noun
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
panelhöna
noun
A person who does not dance at a party, due to shyness or unpopularity; by extension, anyone who is left on the sidelines while an activity takes place.
blyg viol
noun
(informal) Any person who is socially awkward, shy, or reserved.
vägglus
noun
(informal) Any person who is socially awkward, shy, or reserved.

What does "wallflower" mean?

  1. noun A person who feels too shy to join in at a party or dance and ends up standing on the sidelines.
    "She used to be a wallflower at school dances, but now she loves performing."
  2. noun A flowering plant with fragrant yellow, orange, or red blooms, often grown near walls.
    "Wallflowers bloomed along the garden wall in spring."
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wallflower in a sentence

  • She used to be a wallflower at school dances, but now she loves performing.
  • Wallflowers bloomed along the garden wall in spring.

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What is "wallflower" in Swedish?

"wallflower" in Swedish is gyllenlack, kårel, panelhöna. wallflower means: A person who feels too shy to join in at a party or dance and ends up standing on the sidelines.

How do you use "wallflower" in a sentence?

Example: "She used to be a wallflower at school dances, but now she loves performing." In Swedish, "wallflower" is gyllenlack, kårel, panelhöna.

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

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "wallflower": gyllenlack, kårel, panelhöna, blyg viol, vägglus.

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