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No. 6,151 in Swedish

knights

The Swedish word "knights" does not exist; it is an English word. If referring to the Swedish equivalent, "riddare" means "knights" in English, referring to medieval warriors serving a lord.

In a sentence

  • Riddare stred ofta för sina kungar under medeltiden.

    Knights often fought for their kings during the Middle Ages.

    The word "riddare" is used here to refer to medieval soldiers of noble rank who served their liege lords in battle.

  • I sagorna räddar riddaren alltid prinsessan från draken.

    In the tales, the knight always saves the princess from the dragon.

    Here, "riddaren" is employed to describe a heroic figure, often central to legends and fairy tales, embodying chivalry and courage.

  • På museet finns en utställning om riddarnas liv och rustningar.

    At the museum, there is an exhibition about the knights' lives and armor.

    In this example, "riddarnas" refers to knights in the context of historical artifacts and their lifestyle.

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