No. 207 in Swedish
känns
"Feels" or "seems."
In a sentence
Det känns som att det ska regna idag.
It feels like it's going to rain today.
Here, 'känns' means 'feels like' and refers to a general sensation or perception about the environment.
Hon känns igen för sitt unika skratt.
She is recognized for her unique laugh.
In this context, 'känns' is used in its reflexive form 'känns igen', meaning 'is recognized' or 'is identifiable' due to a characteristic.
Stolen känns bekväm att sitta på.
The chair feels comfortable to sit on.
Here, 'känns' is used to describe the tactile sensation or impression of an object, in this case, the chair.
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