No. 4,989 in Swedish
bräcke
"Bräcke" in English means "dam," "ridge," or "fracture," depending on context.
In a sentence
Det var ett bräcke på bordet där det gamla träet hade släppt.
There was a crack on the table where the old wood had split.
Here, 'bräcke' refers to a surface irregularity or defect, such as a crack or split in a material.
Bräcket på väggen skulle täckas med ny färg.
The flaw on the wall was to be covered with new paint.
In this context, 'bräcke' denotes a blemish or flaw on a surface requiring repair or fixing.
Vid kanten av taket fanns ett bräcke som behövde repareras.
At the edge of the roof, there was a break that needed fixing.
'Bräcke' here specifies a structural break or damage that demands maintenance.
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