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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