No. 10,956 in Swedish
läka
"To heal"
In a sentence
Såren började att läka efter några dagar.
The wounds began to heal after a few days.
The word 'läka' is used in its basic form to indicate the healing process, commonly used regarding physical injuries.
Med tiden kan känslomässiga sår läka.
Emotional wounds can heal with time.
Here, 'läka' is metaphorically applied to describe recovering from emotional or psychological distress.
Läkaren rekommenderade en behandling för att hjälpa kroppen att läka snabbare.
The doctor recommended a treatment to help the body heal faster.
In this example, 'läka' refers to the natural process of recovery, enhanced by medical intervention.
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