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wistful in Swedish

wistful in Swedish is vemodig, längtansfull, melankolisk — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

wistful in Swedish

vemodig
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
längtansfull
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
melankolisk
adj
Sad and thoughtful.
vemodig
adj
Sad and thoughtful.

What does "wistful" mean?

  1. adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
    "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence

  • She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
  • He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.

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What is "wistful" in Swedish?

"wistful" in Swedish is vemodig, längtansfull, melankolisk. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In Swedish, "wistful" is vemodig, längtansfull, melankolisk.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "wistful": vemodig, längtansfull, melankolisk.

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