No. 8,765 in Swedish
bälte
"Bälte" means "belt" in English.
In a sentence
Jag köpte ett nytt bälte till mina byxor.
I bought a new belt for my trousers.
Here, 'bälte' is used to describe a garment accessory that is used to hold up pants or trousers.
Säkerhetsbältet räddade mitt liv i bilolyckan.
The seat belt saved my life in the car accident.
In this context, 'säkerhetsbältet' specifically refers to a safety belt used in cars or vehicles to protect passengers.
Riddaren bar ett bälte som tillhörde hans familj.
The knight wore a belt that belonged to his family.
Here, 'bälte' is used to describe a decorative or symbolic belt, often part of traditional or historical attire with emblematic significance.
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