No. 3,557 in Swedish

extrem

Extreme.

In a sentence

Vädret har varit extremt kallt den här vintern.
The weather has been extremely cold this winter.
The word 'extrem' (here used as 'extremt', the neuter form) functions as an adverb modifying 'kallt' (cold), emphasizing the severity of the cold weather.
Han är en extrem sportfantast, alltid redo för nya utmaningar.
He is an extreme sports enthusiast, always ready for new challenges.
The word 'extrem' is used as an adjective describing 'sportfantast', implying someone who engages passionately in sports that demand exceptional bravery or skill.
Beslutet att flytta till en ny kontinent var ett extremt steg.
The decision to move to a new continent was an extreme step.
Here, 'extremt' (neuter singular form of 'extrem') is used as an adjective modifying 'steg' (step), signifying the boldness or intensity of the action mentioned.

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