uppvakta
court; pay romantic attention to
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɵpːvakta/
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Cultural Note
Uppvakta can sound slightly traditional or formal in modern dating contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Han uppvaktade henne med blommor och brev.
He courted her with flowers and letters.
Förr var det vanligare att uppvakta mer formellt.
In the past it was more common to court someone more formally.