No. 1,210 in Swedish
försvann
"Försvann" means "disappeared" in English.
In a sentence
Min bok försvann från bordet.
My book disappeared from the table.
Here, 'försvann' indicates that the book ceased to be present or visible.
Han försvann snabbt in i skogen.
He disappeared quickly into the forest.
In this sentence, 'försvann' describes the act of someone moving out of sight, specifically into the woods.
Plötsligt försvann ljudet.
Suddenly, the sound disappeared.
This illustrates 'försvann' used metaphorically for something immaterial, indicating the sound ceased to exist.
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