No. 10,016 in Swedish
hy
"Hy" means "complexion" or "skin" in English.
In a sentence
Hon har en ljus hy som bränns lätt i solen.
She has fair skin that easily burns in the sun.
In this sentence, "hy" means skin or complexion, especially describing its hue or sensitivity to sunlight.
Jag använder alltid denna kräm för att vårda min hy.
I always use this cream to care for my skin.
Here, "hy" refers to the skin on one's face or upper body, often in the context of beauty or care routines.
Hans hy såg friskare ut efter några dagars vila.
His complexion looked healthier after a few days of rest.
In this context, "hy" is used to discuss the appearance of one's skin or health.
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