No. 5,129 in Swedish
crystal
The Swedish word "crystal" (kristall) refers to a clear, transparent substance, often glass or quartz, with a regular geometric structure.
In a sentence
Kristallen på bordet glittrade i solljuset.
The crystal on the table sparkled in the sunlight.
Here, 'crystal' refers to a physical object, specifically a piece of cut glass or mineral.
Hon köpte en elegant kristallvas till vardagsrummet.
She bought an elegant crystal vase for the living room.
In this sentence, 'crystal' is used to describe the material of the vase, indicating it is made of fine glass.
Hans idé var kristallklar från början.
His idea was crystal clear from the beginning.
Here, 'crystal' is used metaphorically as part of the phrase 'crystal clear,' signifying clarity or being easy to understand.
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