This is the 9521st most frequent Swedish word.
förbrukas
"Förbrukas" means "to be consumed" or "to be used up."
Usage of 'förbrukas' here refers to the act of consuming or using something so it doesn’t go to waste.
Maten i kylskåpet måste förbrukas innan den blir dålig.
The food in the refrigerator must be consumed before it goes bad.
Here, 'förbrukas' conveys the depletion or using up of an item as it serves its purpose.
Ljusen förbrukas snabbare när de är stora.
Candles burn out faster when they are large.
In this sentence, 'förbrukas' indicates the gradual using up of power or energy over time.