No. 5,540 in Swedish
förlängningen
"The extension" or "the prolongation."
In a sentence
Ishockeymatchen avgjordes i förlängningen.
The hockey match was decided in the overtime period.
Here, 'förlängningen' refers to the additional period of play in a sports game beyond its regular time limits.
Förlängningen av projektet kräver extra resurser.
The extension of the project requires additional resources.
In this instance, 'förlängningen' describes the act of making something last longer or expanding its duration.
I förlängningen kan dessa reformer leda till en bättre ekonomi.
In the long run, these reforms can lead to a better economy.
Here, 'förlängningen' is used figuratively to describe an eventual, long-term outcome.
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