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How to say “wave” in Swedish

The usual word is en vågnoun · wave, scales

våg

en våg means “wave”, “scales”. The definite form is vågen, the plural vågor.

en våg av brottslighet
a crime wave
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Other Swedish words for “wave”

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

  • wave
    vinka av någon vid tåget (wave sby off on the train)
  • flutter, flap, flicker
    gardinen fladdrade (the curtain flapped)

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