vänster — meaning in English

English meaning

• left adj On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
• sinister adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

Senses

vänster is used for these senses in English:

• left The left side or direction.
• left (politics) The left-wing political parties as a group; citizens holding left-wing views as a group.
• sinister (heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

left — full definition

1. adj On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
2. adj Relating to left-wing politics.
3. noun Left-wing political parties or supporters considered as a group.

sinister — full definition

1. adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
2. adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.

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