No. 8,690 in Swedish
brinner
"Brinner" means "burns" or "is burning" in English.
In a sentence
Huset brinner.
The house is burning.
Here, 'brinner' is used to describe the physical act of burning, with the subject 'huset' indicating what is burning.
Hon brinner för sitt arbete.
She is passionate about her work.
In this example, 'brinner' expresses a metaphorical type of burning, indicating intense passion or enthusiasm.
Ljusen på bordet brinner lugnt.
The candles on the table burn calmly.
Here, 'brinner' is used to describe the gentle burning of candles, providing a tranquil imagery and showing its literal usage.
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