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wring in Swedish

wring in Swedish is tvinga, vrida ur — wring means to twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.

wring in Swedish

tvinga
verb
To obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force.
vrida ur
verb
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.

What does "wring" mean?

  1. verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
    "She wrung out the wet towel over the sink."
  2. verb To twist and clasp the hands together from distress or anxiety.
    "He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results."
  3. verb To obtain something with difficulty or by applying pressure, such as forcing out a confession.
    "The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect."

wring in a sentence

  • She wrung out the wet towel over the sink.
  • He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results.
  • The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect.

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wring" in Swedish?

"wring" in Swedish is tvinga, vrida ur. wring means: To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.

How do you use "wring" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrung out the wet towel over the sink." In Swedish, "wring" is tvinga, vrida ur.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "wring": tvinga, vrida ur.

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