No. 9,946 in Swedish
hettan
"The heat."
In a sentence
Hettan under sommaren är ofta outhärdlig.
The heat during the summer is often unbearable.
In this sentence, "hettan" is a noun used to describe "heat" specifically in the context of warm weather.
Du måste skydda dig från hettan när du arbetar utomhus.
You need to protect yourself from the heat when working outdoors.
Here, "hettan" again acts as a noun referring to intense warmth that requires precaution.
Hettan från brasan gjorde rummet varmt och mysigt.
The heat from the fire made the room warm and cozy.
In this context, "hettan" refers to heat emanating from a specific source, namely, the fire.
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