No. 766 in Swedish
jansson
"Jansson" typically refers to "Janssons frestelse" (Jansson's temptation), a Swedish casserole made with potatoes, onions, pickled sprats, and cream.
In a sentence
Jansson är ett vanligt efternamn i Sverige.
Jansson is a common last name in Sweden.
In this sentence, 'Jansson' is used as a proper noun representing a surname.
Kan du laga Jansson till middag ikväll?
Can you prepare Jansson for dinner tonight?
Here, 'Jansson' refers to a dish, specifically 'Jansson's Temptation', a typical Swedish casserole.
Jansson från kontoret sa att hon skulle komma senare.
Jansson from the office said she would arrive later.
In this context, 'Jansson' is employed to refer to a specific person addressed by their last name, implying familiarity or reference in a professional setting.
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