No. 9,805 in Swedish
gruvor
Mines.
In a sentence
Sverige har många gruvor där järnmalm bryts.
Sweden has many mines where iron ore is extracted.
Here, 'gruvor' is used as a noun in plural form, referring to physical locations where mining activities take place.
Han är fascinerad av gruvor och deras historia.
He is fascinated by mines and their history.
In this sentence, 'gruvor' again denotes mines, but emphasizes their historical and cultural aspect, rather than their physical presence.
Gruvor kan vara farliga arbetsplatser för gruvarbetare.
Mines can be dangerous workplaces for miners.
The word 'gruvor' here refers to mines as workplaces, highlighting the occupational health and safety considerations associated with them.
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