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kval

"Kval" in Swedish means "anguish" or "torment."

In a sentence

Han kände ett stort kval innan han tog beslutet.
He felt great torment before making the decision.
In this sentence, 'kval' is used to express a sense of emotional discomfort or anguish.
Matchen var svår, men laget lyckades gå vidare till kvalet.
The match was tough, but the team managed to advance to the qualifiers.
Here, 'kval' refers to a competitive stage or qualifying round in sports or similar events.
Hennes konst utstrålar både kärlek och kval.
Her art radiates both love and torment.
In this context, 'kval' conveys a deep emotional or existential struggle depicted through artistic expression.

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