widow in Swedish
widow in Swedish is gräsänka, änka — widow means a woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
widow in Swedish
gräsänka
(by extension, informal, often, humorous, or, sarcastic, in combination) A woman whose husband is often away pursuing a hobby, career, etc.
änka
What does "widow" mean?
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noun A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
"She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago."
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noun A person whose spouse or partner is often away, such as a "golf widow".
"She jokingly calls herself a football widow every Saturday."
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verb To make someone a widow or widower through the death of their spouse.
"The war widowed thousands of young women."
widow in a sentence
- She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago.
- The charity supports widows and their families.
- She jokingly calls herself a football widow every Saturday.
- Being a work widow, she spends most evenings alone.
Similar words in Swedish
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "widow" in Swedish?
"widow" in Swedish is gräsänka, änka. widow means: A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
How do you use "widow" in a sentence?
Example: "She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago." In Swedish, "widow" is gräsänka, änka.
Are there other ways to say "widow" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "widow": gräsänka, änka.
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