skilja sig

to get divorced

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈɧɪlːja sɛj/

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Cultural Note

Skilja sig is the normal reflexive verb for divorce in Swedish.

📝 Example Sentences

Mina grannar skilde sig nyligen.

My neighbors got divorced recently.

De bestämde sig för att skilja sig i lugn och ro.

They decided to get divorced calmly and peacefully.

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