No. 3,387 in Swedish
backar
"Hills" or "slopes" in English.
In a sentence
Jag kör långsamt eftersom backar på vägen är branta.
I drive slowly because the slopes on the road are steep.
In this context, 'backar' refers to slopes or inclines on the road, highlighting geographical features and their impact on driving.
Kan du fylla på vin i alla backar i köket?
Can you refill wine in all crates in the kitchen?
Here, 'backar' denotes crates or boxes used for carrying bottles or items, illustrating its application in object reference.
Han backar alltid undan när han hör en högljudd diskussion.
He always backs away when he hears a loud discussion.
In this example, 'backar' is used as a verb meaning 'to back away,' showing its functional role in describing actions or behavior.
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