No. 804 in Swedish
jakt
"Jakt" in Swedish means "hunting" or "chase" in English.
In a sentence
Jägaren gick på jakt i skogen.
The hunter went on a hunt in the forest.
In this sentence, 'jakt' refers to the activity of hunting, emphasizing the act of pursuing game for capture or sport.
De är på jakt efter en ny bil.
They are on the hunt for a new car.
Here, 'jakt' metaphorically represents searching or seeking, used to describe looking for something with determination.
Falken är skicklig i jakt efter sitt byte.
The falcon is skilled in the hunt for its prey.
In this context, 'jakt' represents an animal's natural pursuit of prey, highlighting its survival strategies.
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