uppfostra
to raise; bring up
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɵpˌfɔstra/
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Cultural Note
Uppfostra is a standard verb for bringing up children, though in casual speech people may also use other expressions.
📝 Example Sentences
Det är inte lätt att uppfostra barn.
It is not easy to raise children.
De uppfostrade sina barn med mycket tålamod.
They raised their children with a lot of patience.