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No. 9,562 in Swedish

förföll

"Förföll" means "expired" or "deteriorated" in English, depending on context.

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  • Huset förföll snabbt utan regelbunden underhåll.

    The house deteriorated quickly without regular maintenance.

    Here, 'förföll' is used to describe the physical decline or ruin of an object due to lack of care or maintenance. This form of usage is common in contexts related to neglect or decay over time.

  • Hans arbetsmoral förföll när han blev motiverad av andra intressen.

    His work ethic suffered when he became motivated by other interests.

    In this sentence, 'förföll' describes the waning quality or standards of personal attributes or habits as a result of shifting priorities or factors.

  • Utan ledarskap förföll organisationens struktur.

    Without leadership, the organization's structure deteriorated.

    Here, 'förföll' illustrates deterioration or falling apart of an abstract entity, such as an organizational framework, due to the absence of crucial maintenance or direction.

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