No. 3,755 in Swedish
höjdes
"Höjdes" means "was raised" or "increased" in English.
In a sentence
Temperaturen höjdes snabbt efter soluppgången.
The temperature rose quickly after sunrise.
'Höjdes' is used as a past passive verb describing the rise of the temperature, indicating an action performed on the subject, 'temperaturen'.
Rösterna höjdes i debatten när ämnet togs upp.
The voices were raised in the debate when the topic was brought up.
'Höjdes' acts as a past passive verb for the raising of voices, signifying an external influence causing the increase in loudness.
Byggnaden höjdes med flera meter under renoveringen.
The building was elevated by several meters during the renovation.
'Höjdes' indicates a past passive action conducted on the building, where its height increased as part of a renovation process.
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