No. 8,587 in Swedish

bister

Stern, grim, or severe.

In a sentence

Vintern var mycket bister i fjol.
The winter was very harsh last year.
Used to describe harsh weather conditions, conveying a sense of severity.
Hans bistera blick avslöjade hans besvikelse.
His stern gaze revealed his disappointment.
Used to describe a stern or serious expression, indicating emotional severity or discontent.
Trots sina bistera ord var han egentligen omtänksam.
Despite his stern words, he was actually considerate.
Used to describe words or tone of voice as stern or severe, highlighting strained communication.

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