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No. 711 in Swedish

bära

The Swedish word "bära" means "to carry" in English.

In a sentence

  • Jag kan bära den här väskan åt dig.

    I can carry this bag for you.

    Here, 'bära' refers to the physical act of carrying something (a bag).

  • Trädet kan inte bära så mycket frukt i år.

    The tree cannot bear much fruit this year.

    In this context, 'bära' means to produce or bear, referring to the tree producing fruit.

  • Han verkar bära på en tung hemlighet.

    He seems to carry a heavy secret.

    Here, 'bära' is used figuratively to describe the act of carrying an emotional burden (a secret).

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