No. 10,455 in Swedish
klyvas
"To be split" or "to split."
In a sentence
Trädet klyvas till mindre bitar.
The tree is split into smaller pieces.
In this sentence, 'klyvas' is used in a passive voice form, indicating the action of splitting the tree into parts is being done by someone or something.
Atomkärnor klyvas i en kärnreaktor.
Atomic nuclei are split in a nuclear reactor.
Here, 'klyvas' describes the scientific process of splitting atomic nuclei, emphasizing the transformation occurring in the context of nuclear physics.
Jag såg en stor sten klyvas på mitten.
I saw a large stone split in half.
The word 'klyvas' is referring to the division of a stone in this case, illustrating a physical action observed happening to the stone.
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