No. 3,471 in Swedish
bygden
"The countryside" or "the local community."
In a sentence
Vi älskar att njuta av de vackra vyerna i bygden.
We love to enjoy the beautiful views in the countryside.
Using 'bygden' here refers to the countryside or rural environment in the local area.
Bygden har en lång och rik historia som vi är stolta över.
The community has a long and rich history that we are proud of.
Here, 'bygden' is used to refer to the local community and its traditions.
Många i bygden samlas för att fira den årliga festivalen.
Many in the locality gather to celebrate the annual festival.
In this example, 'bygden' describes the region or local area where people come together for communal events.
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