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How to say “escape” in Swedish

The usual word is att rymmaverb · hold, escape, run away

rymma

att rymma means “hold”, “escape”, “run away”. Present rymmer, past rymde, supine rymt.

olika åsikter ryms inom samma parti
there is room for different opinions in one and the same party
Full entry for rymma

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Other Swedish words for “escape”

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

  • flee
    de flydde sin väg (they fled)
  • escape
    passagerarna undkom oskadda (the passengers escaped unhurt)
  • escape
    jag kunde inte undgå att höra det (I could not help hearing it)
  • flight, escape
    svalans flykt (the flight of the swallow)

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