No. 10,288 in Swedish
ivriga
Eager.
In a sentence
Barnen var ivriga att öppna sina presenter på julafton.
The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas Eve.
Here 'ivriga' describes the eagerness or excitement shown by the children in anticipation.
Jag såg många ivriga fans som väntade utanför konserthallen.
I saw many eager fans waiting outside the concert hall.
In this sentence, 'ivriga' depicts the enthusiasm or anticipation shown by fans.
Hon var ivrig att börja sitt nya jobb efter semestern.
She was eager to start her new job after the vacation.
Here, 'ivrig' expresses the person's keen interest and enthusiasm to begin the new job.
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