No. 9,784 in Swedish
grips
"Grips" in Swedish means "is seized" or "is caught."
In a sentence
Han grips av polis efter att ha brutit mot lagen.
He is apprehended by the police after breaking the law.
In this context, 'grips' conveys the act of being apprehended or captured by authorities.
Hon grips av en känsla av sorg varje gång hon tänker på det.
She is seized by a feeling of sorrow every time she thinks about it.
Here, 'grips' illustrates being overwhelmed or overtaken by a strong emotion like sorrow.
Fågeln grips försiktigt innan den undersöks av veterinären.
The bird is gently grasped before being examined by the veterinarian.
In this example, 'grips' describes the act of physically grasping or holding something carefully.
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