No. 4,864 in Swedish
beroende
Dependent; addiction.
In a sentence
Jag är beroende av kaffe på morgonen.
I am dependent on coffee in the morning.
Here, 'beroende' is used to mean 'dependent', indicating reliance on something for functionality or satisfaction.
Han är beroende av att lösa problemen snabbt.
He is focused on solving the problems quickly.
In this sentence, 'beroende' can metaphorically express a strong inclination or need to act in a certain way, akin to being dedicated or committed.
Att vara beroende av andra kan ibland kännas svårt.
Being dependent on others can sometimes feel challenging.
Here, 'beroende' describes the state of relying on others, illustrating its use in describing emotional or social dependence.
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