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No. 5,345 in Swedish

epidemic

The Swedish word "epidemic" means "an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals in a community or region."

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  • En epidemi kan spridas snabbt i tätbefolkade områden.

    An epidemic can spread quickly in densely populated areas.

    The word 'epidemi' is used in its general meaning of a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease within a community.

  • Under medeltiden var epidemier som digerdöden mycket vanliga.

    During the Middle Ages, epidemics such as the Black Death were very common.

    Here, 'epidemier' refers to historical instances of widespread diseases, emphasizing the plural form for multiple occurrences.

  • Forskarna undersöker hur en epidemi kan påverka samhällets ekonomi.

    Scientists are investigating how an epidemic can affect the economy of society.

    In this example, 'epidemi' is used to discuss broader implications of an outbreak, showing its impact on non-medical aspects like economics.

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