No. 5,528 in Swedish
färjan
"The ferry."
In a sentence
Vi tog färjan till andra sidan av sjön.
We took the ferry to the other side of the lake.
Here, 'färjan' refers to a specific means of transport that is capable of carrying passengers across a body of water, emphasizing its role in infrastructure and travel.
Färjan avgår klockan åtta varje morgon.
The ferry departs at eight o'clock every morning.
In this context, 'färjan' signifies a scheduled vehicle that operates on a regular basis, highlighting its role in daily commuting.
Barnen såg färjan och ropade entusiastiskt.
The children saw the ferry and shouted enthusiastically.
The use of 'färjan' in this sentence refers to the physical presence of the ferry, observed as an object of attention and excitement.
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