sobra

English translation: elegant

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Swedish term or phrase:	sobra
English translation:	elegant
Entered by:	Lagom

13:12 Apr 2, 2007

Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Manufacturing

Swedish term or phrase: sobra

Ett stilrent sortiment för enhetlig skyltning i sobra miljöer.

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elegant

Explanation:
Actually, "sober" menas "subdued" or "low-tone" as opposed to "garish" etc., but the general connotation of the word is "discreet elegance".

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Local time: 07:48

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elegant

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elegant

Explanation:
Actually, "sober" menas "subdued" or "low-tone" as opposed to "garish" etc., but the general connotation of the word is "discreet elegance".

asptech
Local time: 07:48
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