No. 1,866 in Swedish
kris
"Crisis."
In a sentence
Vi måste hitta en lösning på den pågående ekonomiska krisen.
We must find a solution to the ongoing economic crisis.
Here, 'kris' refers to a significant economic difficulty or upheaval, often used in formal contexts, representing a state of emergency or critical situation.
Det blev en kris när datorn slutade fungera mitt under presentationen.
There was a crisis when the computer stopped functioning during the presentation.
In this sentence, 'kris' is used to describe a sudden and stressful situation impacting a specific event or activity, indicating a personal or situational emergency.
De genomförde en övning för att hantera en potentiell kris i framtiden.
They conducted an exercise to handle a potential crisis in the future.
Here, 'kris' signifies a hypothetical or anticipated critical situation that requires preparation or readiness, often discussed in planning or strategic contexts.
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