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Swedish frequency list

No. 9,748 in Swedish

gläntar

"Gläntar" means "to open slightly" or "to peek ajar."

In a sentence

  • Jag gläntar försiktigt på dörren för att se om någon är där.

    I gently open the door slightly to see if someone is there.

    The word 'gläntar' refers to slightly opening something, implying subtlety and caution in action.

  • Gläntar på fönstret för att släppa in lite frisk luft.

    I open the window slightly to let in some fresh air.

    Here, 'gläntar' describes the modest action of opening, emphasizing the limited degree of openness.

  • Hon gläntar på locket till asken för att kika på innehållet.

    She slightly opens the lid of the box to peek at its contents.

    In this instance, 'gläntar' signifies the act of opening just a portion or fraction, sufficient for a specific purpose, such as looking inside.

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