No. 10,376 in Swedish
kamin
A "kamin" is a fireplace or stove used for heating.
In a sentence
Jag tände kaminen i vardagsrummet för att värma upp huset.
I lit the fireplace in the living room to heat up the house.
Here, 'kamin' refers to a fireplace as an object within a room used for warmth.
Kaminen avger en behaglig värme under vinterkvällarna.
The fireplace emits a pleasant warmth during winter evenings.
In this sentence, 'kamin' is described as actively providing heat, emphasizing its function.
Vi köpte en ny elektrisk kamin för att komplettera uppvärmningen.
We bought a new electric fireplace to complement the heating.
Here, 'kamin' is described with additional characteristics ('electric'), illustrating a specific type of fireplace utilized for heating purposes.
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