svära — meaning in English
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English meaning
- answer noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
- curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- cuss verb Informal: to swear or use bad language.
- reply verb To give a spoken or written answer to a question, message, or accusation.
- respond verb To say or write something as an answer.
- swear verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.
- vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
Senses
svära is used for these senses in English:
- curse To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.
- cuss (chiefly, US, colloquial) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.
- reply (transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- respond (intransitive) To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
- swear (ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
- vow (ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.
answer — full definition
- noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
- verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
- verb To be accountable or responsible for something, often to someone in authority.
curse — full definition
- noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
- verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.