No. 2,985 in Swedish
ham
"Ham" in Swedish means "shape," "form," or "appearance," often referring to a physical or magical transformation.
In a sentence
Jag älskar att äta skinka till frukost.
I love eating ham for breakfast.
In this sentence, 'skinka' means 'ham,' referring to the cured meat that is commonly eaten during meals.
Den lilla byn ligger nära en sandhamn vid kusten.
The small village is located near a sandy harbor by the coast.
In this sentence, 'hamn' means 'harbor,' referring to a place where boats dock, showcasing its usage in geographical contexts.
Han försöker alltid att komma till en ham så snabbt som möjligt.
He always tries to arrive at a haven as quickly as possible.
Here, 'ham' is used metaphorically to mean a 'haven' or 'safe place,' highlighting its figurative application emphasizing security or tranquility.
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