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No. 13,404 in Swedish

uppgivet

Resignedly; in a dejected or defeated manner.

In a sentence

  • Han sa det uppgivet och ryckte på axlarna.

    He said it despondently and shrugged his shoulders.

    In this context, 'uppgivet' is used to express a tone of despair or resignation indicating the mood of the speaker.

  • Ljudet uppgivet ekade i den tomma korridoren.

    The sound wistfully echoed in the empty hallway.

    Here, 'uppgivet' describes the quality of the sound as one of being forlorn or expressing abandonment.

  • Hon gav honom en uppgiven blick och vände sig bort.

    She cast him a resigned look and turned away.

    In this example, 'uppgiven' (similar to 'uppgivet' but adjusted for noun agreement) conveys the character's sentiment of giving up or succumbing to the situation.

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