No. 859 in Swedish

låt

The Swedish word "låt" means "song" or "tune" in English.

In a sentence

Låt oss gå till parken.
Let us go to the park.
The word 'låt' here is used as an imperative verb meaning 'let', introducing a suggestion or permission.
Den här låten är min favorit.
This song is my favorite.
The word 'låten' (from 'låt') here is a noun form meaning 'song'.
Han sa åt mig att låta bli att röra det.
He told me to refrain from touching it.
The word 'låta' here is used as a verb meaning 'to refrain' or 'to let something be' within the infinitive form of the verb.

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