No. 8,620 in Swedish
blåhaj
"Blåhaj" is Swedish for "blue shark."
In a sentence
Jag köpte en blåhaj från IKEA.
I bought a blåhaj from IKEA.
Here, 'blåhaj' refers to a specific plush shark toy available at IKEA, showcasing proper noun use.
Barnen lekte med sin blåhaj hela eftermiddagen.
The children played with their blåhaj all afternoon.
In this case, 'blåhaj' is used as a noun describing the toy, emphasizing its role in playtime activities.
Blåhajar har blivit populära bland vuxna också.
Blåhajs have also become popular among adults.
Here, 'blåhaj' is pluralized to describe the toy in general as a phenomenon or trend, showing cultural significance.
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