No. 10,287 in Swedish
itu
"itu" means "in two pieces" or "apart" in English.
In a sentence
Hon tog itu med sitt arbete.
She dealt with her work.
Here, 'itu' is part of the expression 'ta itu med', meaning 'to deal with something'. It emphasizes addressing or engaging in an activity or problem.
Huset förstördes efter branden, och sotet var ett tydligt itu.
The house was destroyed after the fire, and the soot was a clear indication.
In this sentence, 'itu' refers to a clear indication or evidence. It's used as part of an explanatory context.
Han blev utmanad att ta itu med sina rädslor.
He was challenged to confront his fears.
Again, 'itu' is part of 'ta itu med' showing confrontation or facing an issue.
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