No. 9,106 in Swedish
elverk
A "generator" or "power plant."
In a sentence
Elverket är trasigt och behöver repareras.
The power generator is malfunctioning and needs repair.
Here, 'elverk' (electric power station or generator) is the subject of the sentence and refers to a machine or setup for producing electricity.
Vi köpte ett bärbart elverk för våra campingresor.
We bought a portable power generator for our camping trips.
In this use, 'elverk' refers to a portable device dedicated to generating electricity, aligning with its everyday usage.
Gamla elverk kan vara mindre effektiva men är ofta pålitliga.
Old power generators can be less efficient but are often reliable.
This sentence uses 'elverk' to represent earlier models of electricity generators, focusing on their characteristics.
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