No. 9,653 in Swedish
förtätning
"Förtätning" translates to "densification," referring to the process of making something denser or more compact.
In a sentence
Förtätningen av staden leder till fler höga byggnader.
The densification of the city leads to more tall buildings.
In this sentence, 'förtätning' is used to describe the process of increasing the density of buildings within a city.
På grund av snabbt växande förtätning är trafiken ofta överbelastad.
Due to rapidly growing densification, traffic is often congested.
Here, 'förtätning' refers to the growing density of an area causing challenges like traffic congestion.
Forskningen visar att förtätning kan bidra till bättre kollektivtrafik.
Research shows that densification can contribute to better public transportation.
In this context, 'förtätning' highlights the potential benefits of increased population or building density on urban infrastructure like public transport.
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