No. 759 in Swedish
ökad
Increased.
In a sentence
Vi upplever en ökad efterfrågan på ekologiska produkter.
We are experiencing an increased demand for organic products.
Here, the word "ökad" is used as an adjective to describe the noun "efterfrågan" (demand), conveying the idea of being increased or heightened.
Företaget satsar på ökad produktivitet med nya verktyg.
The company is focusing on increased productivity with new tools.
In this context, "ökad" again acts as an adjective, qualifying the noun "produktivitet" (productivity), indicating an improvement or augmentation.
En ökad förståelse för olika kulturer kan minska fördomar.
An increased understanding of different cultures can reduce prejudices.
"Ökad" is used adjectivally here to modify "förståelse" (understanding), highlighting a state of expansion or intensification.
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