No. 500 in Swedish
känna
"To feel" or "to know (personally)."
In a sentence
Jag känner mig glad idag.
I feel happy today.
In this sentence, 'känna' (as 'känner') means 'to feel', relating to personal emotions or states.
Känner du Lisa?
Do you know Lisa?
Here, 'känna' (as 'känner') conveys 'to know', indicating familiarity with a person.
Jag försöker känna tyget för att avgöra kvaliteten.
I try to feel the fabric to determine its quality.
In this context, 'känna' refers to 'to feel' in a physical sense, such as touching or sensing with hands.
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