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No. 9,644 in Swedish

försämra

To make worse or deteriorate.

In a sentence

  • Rökning kan försämra lungornas funktion.

    Smoking can impair the function of the lungs.

    'Försämra' is used here to indicate a negative impact on the function of something, showing a degradation or deterioration.

  • Den nya lagen kommer att försämra arbetsvillkoren för många.

    The new law will deteriorate the working conditions for many.

    'Försämra' describes the action of making conditions worse, indicating harm or reduction in quality.

  • Frost kan försämra smaken på vissa frukter.

    Frost can impair the taste of certain fruits.

    'Försämra' is used to express how frost negatively affects the quality (taste) of food.

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