No. 1,780 in Swedish
efterlyser
"Efterlyser" means "to search for" or "to call for," often used in the context of seeking someone or something publicly.
In a sentence
Polisen efterlyser en försvunnen person som sågs senast i centrum.
The police are seeking a missing person who was last seen in the city center.
Here, 'efterlyser' is used to mean 'seeking or searching for,' applied in an official or purposeful context.
Företaget efterlyser nya idéer för att utveckla sina produkter.
The company is calling for new ideas to develop its products.
In this sentence, 'efterlyser' expresses 'calling for or requesting,' showing a more abstract or conceptual type of search.
Hon efterlyser vänners råd inför det stora beslutet.
She is seeking advice from friends regarding the big decision.
Here, 'efterlyser' is used to articulate 'seeking or requesting,' specifically requiring supportive or helpful input from others.
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