No. 3,687 in Swedish

graven

"The grave."

In a sentence

Han besökte graven varje söndag.
He visited the grave every Sunday.
In this sentence, 'graven' refers to a burial site or grave, emphasizing a physical location for remembrance.
Vi ska ta itu med graven i trädgården.
We will address the ditch in the garden.
Here, 'graven' signifies a ditch or trench dug in the garden, showcasing its alternate meaning as an excavation.
Han är graven i arbete just nu.
He is buried in work right now.
The word 'graven' is used metaphorically in this context, indicating someone being deeply immersed or overwhelmed.

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