What does dra sig undan in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word dra sig undan in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dra sig undan in Swedish.

The word dra sig undan in Swedish means dra sig undan, dra sig tillbaka från ngt/ngn, dra sig undan till ngt, dra sig tillbaka till ngt, dra sig undan ngt, dra sig undan från ngt. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dra sig undan

dra sig undan

(keep distance)

The cat shied away when I tried to stroke his head.

dra sig tillbaka från ngt/ngn

(retreat from sth, sb)

dra sig undan till ngt, dra sig tillbaka till ngt

(formal (withdraw: to a place)

Trevor retired to a mountain cabin for some peace and quiet to reflect on his life.

dra sig undan ngt

(figurative (avoid sth) (bildlig)

He's never been one to shy away from hard work.

dra sig undan från ngt

(draw away)

Efter sina föräldrars död drog hon sig undan från samhället.
After the death of her parents she just withdrew from society.

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