omvärld

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Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish omverden, from German Umwelt. Attested since 1892.

Noun

omvärld c

  1. environment, surroundings (relative to someone, often including the inhabitants as well)
    Sverige och omvärlden
    Sweden and abroad
    Landet har tagit emot mycket kritik från omvärlden
    The country has received much criticism from other countries
    att förstå sin omvärld
    to understand the world around oneself
    Kultmedlemmarna var avskurna från omvärlden
    The cult members were cut off from the outside world
    Han brydde sig inte om hur han uppfattades av omvärlden
    He didn't care how he was perceived by others

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