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wear in Swedish

wear in Swedish is klädsel, slitage, nötning — wear means to have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

wear in Swedish

klädsel
noun
(in combination) Clothing.
slitage
noun
Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.
nötning
noun
Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.
bära
verb
ha på sig
verb
slita
verb
To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.
trötta ut
verb
To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.
vända undan vinden
verb
(nautical) To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind.

What does "wear" mean?

  1. verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.
    "She always wears a scarf in winter."
  2. verb To gradually damage or erode something through repeated use or friction.
    "The stone steps had worn smooth after centuries of footsteps."
  3. verb To last, or hold up, under continued use.
    "This fabric wears well even after years of washing."
  4. noun Clothing, especially of a particular type.
    "The shop specializes in outdoor wear."

wear in a sentence

  • She always wears a scarf in winter.
  • He wore a nervous smile all through the interview.
  • The stone steps had worn smooth after centuries of footsteps.
  • This fabric wears well even after years of washing.

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Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wear" in Swedish?

"wear" in Swedish is klädsel, slitage, nötning. wear means: To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

How do you use "wear" in a sentence?

Example: "She always wears a scarf in winter." In Swedish, "wear" is klädsel, slitage, nötning.

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

Yes — Swedish has 8 translations listed for "wear": klädsel, slitage, nötning, bära, ha på sig, slita.

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