No. 3,832 in Swedish
knutarna
"Knutarna" means "the corners" or "the knots" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Vi satt vid knutarna och njöt av utsikten.
We sat by the corners and enjoyed the view.
In this context, "knutarna" refers to the corners of a structure, likely a house or building. It signifies a physical location.
Hon tog upp de gamla knutarna och löste dem försiktigt.
She picked up the old knots and untied them carefully.
Here, "knutarna" refers to knots in ropes or similar objects, emphasizing its usage in physical manipulation or tying.
Gamla traditioner hålls alltid vid knutarna.
Old traditions are always kept at the corners.
In this sentence, "knutarna" metaphorically signifies corners or endpoints where traditions persist, showcasing abstract usage.
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