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No. 1,332 in Swedish

ben

"Ben" in Swedish means "leg" or "bone" in English.

In a sentence

  • Jag har ont i mitt vänstra ben.

    I have pain in my left leg.

    Here, 'ben' is used to refer to a part of the human body, specifically 'leg', showing anatomical application.

  • Hunden tuggade på ett ben hon hittade i trädgården.

    The dog chewed on a bone she found in the garden.

    In this case, 'ben' refers to 'bone', indicating the solid structures found in animals and humans, used here as a chewable item.

  • Den gamla trästolen har ett trasigt ben.

    The old wooden chair has a broken leg.

    Here, 'ben' is metaphorically used to describe a 'leg' of an object, specifically a chair, showing the adaptability of the word to different contexts.

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