No. 1,044 in Swedish
isen
"The ice."
In a sentence
Barnen åkte skridskor på isen hela eftermiddagen.
The children skated on the ice all afternoon.
Here, 'isen' refers to the ice as a physical surface suitable for skating, formed on a water body.
Isen brast under hans fötter när han gick över sjön.
The ice cracked under his feet as he walked across the lake.
In this sentence, 'isen' relates to the ice covering a lake, emphasizing its physical state and fragility.
Värmen fick isen att smälta snabbare än förväntat.
The warmth caused the ice to melt faster than expected.
This usage of 'isen' denotes the ice being affected by a change in temperature, emphasizing its tendency to melt when exposed to heat.
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