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How to say “cry” in Swedish

The usual word is att gråtaverb · cry, weep

gråta

att gråta means “cry”, “weep”. Present gråter, past grät, supine gråtit.

gråta strida tårar
weep bitterly
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Other Swedish words for “cry”

English “cry” covers more than one idea. Look at what each Swedish word means on its own to pick the right one.

  • scream, call out, cry, shriek
    publiken gapade och skrek (the spectators shouted and screamed)
  • shout
    ropa på polis (call the police)
  • crying, tears
    falla i gråt (burst into tears)
  • yell, cry, scream, shriek
    ett gällt skrik (a high-pitched scream)

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