landsmoder

11:26 Apr 26, 2017
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
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Swedish term or phrase: landsmoder
Hon blev utnämnd till landsmoder

For efforts in helping with a national crisis.
Anya Applebee


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3 +1mother to the nation
Charles Ek
3Mother of the Nation
Deane Goltermann


  

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Mother of the Nation


Explanation:
One of several possibilities... but this one is fairly common in usage...


Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 20:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
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mother to the nation


Explanation:
I took a look at your source. I'm not thrilled with my suggestion, but it has been used. See the links below.


    Reference: http://www.nationalmemo.com/endorsethis-louis-c-k-tells-amer...
    Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lvx5dxp
Charles Ek
United States
Local time: 13:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  Deane Goltermann: Great answer!!
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