No. 5,179 in Swedish
defence
The Swedish word for "defence" is "försvar," meaning protection against attack or harm.
In a sentence
Försvaret i fotboll är mycket viktigt för att hålla nollan.
The defence in soccer is very important for keeping a clean sheet.
Here, 'defence' refers to the team players and tactics responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring in soccer.
Advokatens försvar av klienten var starkt och övertygande.
The lawyer's defence of the client was strong and convincing.
In this sentence, 'defence' represents the arguments and actions undertaken by the lawyer to support and protect their client in a legal context.
Landets försvar är organiserat för att skydda mot yttre hot.
The nation's defence is organized to protect against external threats.
Here, 'defence' pertains to the military capabilities and structures set in place to safeguard a country from external dangers or attacks.
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