No. 4,977 in Swedish
brown
The Swedish word "brown" translates to "brun" in English, meaning the color brown.
In a sentence
Soffan är brun.
The sofa is brown.
Here, 'brown' is used as an adjective to describe the color of the sofa.
Jag gillar bruna skor.
I like brown shoes.
In this sentence, 'brown' is used as an adjective to modify the noun 'shoes,' indicating their color.
Husets väggar är målade i en brun nyans.
The walls of the house are painted in a shade of brown.
Here, 'brown' is referenced as part of the phrase 'a shade of brown,' describing the specific color category of the shade on the walls.
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