No. 403 in Swedish
handla
"Handla" means "to act," "to shop," or "to deal with," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Jag ska handla mat efter jobbet.
I will go grocery shopping after work.
Here, 'handla' means to shop or buy something, often used in the context of purchasing goods.
Det handlar om att göra sitt bästa.
It is about doing one's best.
In this sentence, 'handla' is used to mean 'to be about' or 'to concern something specific.'
Hon försöker handla ansvarsfullt för miljöns skull.
She tries to act responsibly for the sake of the environment.
Here, 'handla' means to act or behave in a certain way, often emphasizing the manner or reason behind the action.
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