No. 2,266 in Swedish
alpina
"Alpina" in Swedish means "alpine," relating to high mountains or skiing disciplines.
In a sentence
De alpina landskapen är vackra under vintern.
The alpine landscapes are beautiful during winter.
The word 'alpina' functions as an adjective, modifying 'landskapen', and refers to landscapes associated with the Alps or characterized by mountainous terrain, suitable for alpine skiing and activities.
Många turister besöker alpina skidorter för vintersportsaktiviteter.
Many tourists visit alpine ski resorts for winter sports activities.
In this sentence, 'alpina' is an adjective describing 'skidorter', indicating that the ski resorts are specialized for alpine skiing and winter sports.
Min vän tävlar i alpina grenar på vintern.
My friend competes in alpine events during winter.
Here, 'alpina' modifies 'grenar', denoting specific sports disciplines categorized within alpine skiing competitions.
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