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No. 2,448 in Swedish

hjälte

Hero.

In a sentence

  • Han är en hjälte för vad han gjorde.

    He is a hero for what he did.

    The word 'hjälte' is used in its primary meaning of 'hero' to describe someone who performed heroic actions.

  • I min favoritbok följer vi en ung hjältes äventyr.

    In my favorite book, we follow the adventures of a young hero.

    Here, 'hjälte' refers to the protagonist in a fictional story, emphasizing their role as the main character of an adventurous tale.

  • Du behöver inte vara en superstark hjälte för att göra skillnad.

    You don't need to be a super-strong hero to make a difference.

    In this context, 'hjälte' invokes the idea that anyone can be a hero, highlighting the word's broader inspirational meaning.

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