No. 2,118 in Swedish
försvaret
"The defense" (referring to military defense or protection).
In a sentence
Försvaret är en viktig del av landets säkerhet.
The defense is an important part of the country's security.
Here, 'försvaret' refers to the military and defense forces, illustrating its use as a noun indicating the structured organization responsible for national security.
Han tog upp försvaret av sitt argument med flera starka punkter.
He took up the defense of his argument with several strong points.
In this context, 'försvaret' signifies the act of defending an idea or argument, showing its metaphorical usage related to intellectual or verbal defense.
Försvaret av miljön är vår skyldighet.
The defense of the environment is our duty.
Here, 'försvaret' is used to denote the effort or duty to protect the environment, emphasizing its broader conceptual application outside of physical or military contexts.
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