No. 3,861 in Swedish
kortvarig
Short-lived.
In a sentence
Vår glädje över segern var kortvarig.
Our joy over the victory was short-lived.
Here, 'kortvarig' describes the temporary nature of the emotion 'glädje' (joy), emphasizing its brief duration.
Den kortvariga stormen passerade snabbt genom staden.
The short-term storm quickly passed through the city.
In this sentence, 'kortvarig' characterizes the storm, highlighting its transience and limited duration.
Trots kortvariga avbrott fortsatte produktionen som planerat.
Despite brief interruptions, production continued as planned.
'Kortvarig' specifies the interruptions as being brief, underlining their minimal impact and swift resolution.
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