No. 3,343 in Swedish
anhörig
A close relative or family member.
In a sentence
En anhörig till patienten kontaktade sjukhuset.
A relative of the patient contacted the hospital.
In this sentence, 'anhörig' is used to denote a family member or close relative of the patient who holds a vested interest in their wellbeing.
Vid olycken är det viktigt att informera anhöriga så snart som möjligt.
In cases of accidents, it is important to inform relatives as soon as possible.
Here, 'anhöriga' (plural form) refers to family members or close relatives who should be updated promptly about any incidents concerning their loved ones.
Han förlorade en anhörig i en tragisk händelse.
He lost a relative in a tragic event.
This instance illustrates 'anhörig' as someone deeply connected emotionally and familially, emphasizing the sense of loss experienced.
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