No. 1,238 in Swedish
kärleken
"Love."
In a sentence
Kärleken är viktig för oss alla.
Love is important to all of us.
Here 'kärleken' translates to 'love' as a concept, used with the definite article to signify the general importance of love.
Jag känner kärleken när jag är med dig.
I feel the love when I am with you.
In this sentence, 'kärleken' refers to the love experienced by the speaker, emphasizing their personal emotional connection.
Kärleken mellan dem var stark.
The love between them was strong.
Here 'kärleken' identifies a specific love shared between two individuals, highlighted in a definite form to emphasize its strength and significance.
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