No. 8,482 in Swedish
beläggningarna
"The coatings" or "the coverings."
In a sentence
Beläggningarna på vägen gjorde det svårt att köra.
The coatings on the road made it difficult to drive.
Here, the word "beläggningarna" refers to literal physical coatings or layers on the road surface, emphasizing its material meaning.
Under vintern är beläggningarna på hotellen mycket låga.
During winter, the occupancy rates of hotels are very low.
In this context, "beläggningarna" is used to mean the occupancy rates, demonstrating a metaphorical application in the realm of hotel or facility management.
Beläggningarna på taket skyddar huset mot regn.
The coatings on the roof protect the house against rain.
Here, "beläggningarna" once again refers to protective layers, specifically those applied to the roof, conveying its functional meaning in construction.
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