No. 645 in Swedish
högt
"High" or "loud," depending on context.
In a sentence
Fågeln flög högt över trädtopparna.
The bird flew high above the treetops.
Here, "högt" describes the bird's spatial position, emphasizing height.
Musik spelades högt under festen.
Music was played loudly during the party.
In this context, "högt" specifies the loudness of the music, indicating auditory intensity.
Han talade högt inför publiken.
He spoke loudly in front of the audience.
Here, "högt" is used to describe the manner of speaking, focusing on volume for clarity or impact.
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