No. 2,402 in Swedish
förbud
Prohibition.
In a sentence
Regeringen införde ett förbud mot rökning på offentliga platser.
The government introduced a prohibition on smoking in public places.
Here, 'förbud' is used as a noun meaning 'prohibition', specifically referring to a legal or official restriction.
Förbudet mot höga ljud efter midnatt har gjort grannarna nöjda.
The prohibition against loud noises after midnight has pleased the neighbors.
In this sentence, 'förbudet' is the definite form of the noun 'förbud', used to specify a particular regulation previously introduced.
Att leva med förbud kan vara frustrerande för vissa.
Living with prohibitions can be frustrating for some.
Here, 'förbud' is used as a plural noun, referring to general rules or restrictions.
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