No. 8,524 in Swedish
bestånd
"Bestånd" means "stock," "existence," or "composition," often referring to a collection, supply, or state of continuity.
In a sentence
Skogens bestånd av ekar har minskat de senaste åren.
The forest's population of oaks has decreased in recent years.
Here, 'bestånd' refers to a 'population' or 'group' of oak trees within a forest.
De försöker skydda det marina beståndet från överfiske.
They are trying to protect the marine stock from overfishing.
In this sentence, 'bestånd' means 'stock' or 'population' of marine life, often in relation to conservation.
Bokhandeln har ett stort bestånd av klassiska romaner.
The bookstore has a large collection of classic novels.
Here, 'bestånd' refers to the 'collection' or 'inventory' of classic novels available at the bookstore.
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