No. 5,668 in Swedish

gyll

"gyll" is an archaic or poetic term in Swedish meaning "gold" or "golden."

In a sentence

Solen kastade ett gyllent sken över stranden.
The sun cast a golden glow over the beach.
"Gyllent" is an adjective form meaning 'golden', used here to describe the glow emitted by the sun.
Hon bar ett gyllene halsband på festen.
She wore a gilded necklace at the party.
"Gyllene" is used adjectivally to describe the necklace as being golden or golden-colored.
Hans dröm var att finna den gyllene vägen till framgång.
His dream was to find the golden path to success.
"Gyllene" metaphorically describes the path as optimal or perfect, often associated with success or happiness.

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