No. 10,285 in Swedish
italienaren
"The Italian" (referring to an Italian man).
In a sentence
Italienaren är mycket bra på att laga pasta.
The Italian person is very good at cooking pasta.
Here, 'italienaren' functions as a singular noun referring to an Italian individual, emphasizing their skills or characteristics.
Jag träffade italienaren på festen igår.
I met the Italian person at the party yesterday.
In this sentence, 'italienaren' is used to refer to a specific Italian individual whom the speaker met.
Italienaren tänkte länge innan han svarade.
The Italian person thought for a long time before answering.
Here, 'italienaren' represents a character involved in the action, showcasing the usage of nationalities as subjects in Swedish sentences.
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