No. 2,899 in Swedish
dalen
"The valley."
In a sentence
Dalen är grön och vacker på våren.
The valley is green and beautiful in the spring.
In this sentence, 'dalen' refers to a geographical feature, specifically a valley in nature.
Vi promenerade genom dalen och njöt av utsikten.
We walked through the valley and enjoyed the view.
Here, 'dalen' signifies a place or area through which people can travel, underscoring its spatial nature.
Eken vid dalen är mycket gammal och stor.
The oak by the valley is very old and large.
In this sentence, 'dalen' is used to indicate a location relative to another object, showcasing its function as a point of reference.
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