No. 9,555 in Swedish
förfasas
"Förfasas" means "to be horrified" or "to be appalled."
In a sentence
De förfärades över den hemska filmen.
They were horrified by the terrible movie.
Here, 'förfärades' (past tense of 'förfasas') is used to describe a reaction of horror or being appalled towards the movie, indicating an emotional response.
Man bör inte förfasas över kulturella skillnader.
One should not be appalled by cultural differences.
In this sentence, 'förfasas' is used to suggest that one should not react negatively or with horror to something potentially unfamiliar or different.
Han kunde inte låta bli att förfasas över bristen på respekt.
He couldn't help but feel appalled by the lack of respect.
Here, 'förfasas' is employed to convey a deep emotional displeasure or shock towards the lack of respect shown.
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