No. 999 in Swedish
avstånd
"Avstånd" means "distance" in English.
In a sentence
De kunde se varandra på långt avstånd.
They could see each other from a long distance.
Here, 'avstånd' refers to a measurable spatial separation between two objects or points, emphasizing the extent of their separation.
Håll avståndet så att ingen blir skadad.
Keep your distance so that no one gets hurt.
In this sentence, 'avstånd' illustrates the personal space that should be maintained to ensure safety, relying on the abstract idea of separation.
Avståndet mellan stolarna är ganska litet.
The distance between the chairs is quite small.
Here, 'avstånd' signifies the literal spatial gap between two items, specifically between the chairs, emphasizing the concept of spatial measurement.
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