No. 1,169 in Swedish
ambition
The Swedish word "ambition" translates to "a strong desire to achieve something or succeed."
In a sentence
Hennes ambition är att bli läkare.
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
In this sentence, 'ambition' is used to describe a strong desire or goal to achieve something meaningful in her life.
Min ambition är att förbättra mina färdigheter inom måleri.
My ambition is to improve my painting skills.
Here, 'ambition' emphasizes a personal aspiration towards self-improvement in a specific area.
De uppskattade hans ambition att starta en egen firma.
They appreciated his ambition to start his own company.
This usage reflects 'ambition' as a quality of determination and drive towards an entrepreneurial goal.
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