No. 1,483 in Swedish
klimat
"Climate" – The general weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.
In a sentence
Det globala klimatet förändras snabbt.
The global climate is changing rapidly.
Here, 'klimat' refers to the broader atmospheric conditions on a global scale, often studied in environmental sciences.
Kontoret har ett bra klimat för kreativitet.
The office has a good climate for creativity.
In this sentence, 'klimat' metaphorically refers to an environment or atmosphere conducive to a specific state, in this case, creativity.
Vi diskuterade klimatet på senaste mötet.
We discussed the climate at the last meeting.
Here 'klimat' can imply the atmosphere or mood within a specific event or location, suggesting interpersonal dynamics or overall conditions.
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