No. 3,696 in Swedish
grå
Gray.
In a sentence
Himlen är grå idag.
The sky is gray today.
The word 'grå' describes the color of the sky, which is gray, showing an adjective describing a property's visual state.
Jag har en grå katt.
I have a gray cat.
The word 'grå' is used to describe the color of the cat, such that it is gray, again functioning as an adjective.
Han blev grå av oro.
He turned gray with worry.
Here, 'grå' metaphorically illustrates change in complexion or appearance due to worry, showing its use in figurative expressions indicating a state or emotion.
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