No. 8,733 in Swedish
bur
Cage.
In a sentence
Katten låg och sov i buren.
The cat was lying and sleeping in the cage.
Here, 'bur' is used to denote a physical cage or enclosure used to contain animals.
Vi köpte en vacker bur till papegojan.
We bought a beautiful cage for the parrot.
In this context, 'bur' refers again to a cage, emphasizing its design and suitability for keeping a bird.
Hönorna växer bättre i rymliga burar.
The hens grow better in spacious cages.
Here, 'bur' signifies cages used for multiple hens, highlighting the importance of space within these enclosures.
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