No. 10,801 in Swedish

landsbygden

The Swedish word "landsbygden" means "the countryside" or "rural areas" in English.

In a sentence

Barnen trivdes i landsbygden där de kunde leka ute.
The children enjoyed the countryside where they could play outside.
The word refers to rural areas as opposed to urban spaces, emphasizing where the children felt comfortable and free to play outdoors.
Landsbygden erbjuder en möjlighet att koppla av från stadens stress.
The countryside offers an opportunity to relax from the stress of the city.
Here, 'landsbygden' contrasts the urban lifestyle with the serene environment of rural areas, highlighting relaxation and escape from city life.
Många människor drömmer om att flytta till landsbygden för att leva i harmoni med naturen.
Many people dream about moving to the countryside to live in harmony with nature.
In this sentence, 'landsbygden' symbolizes an idealized rural setting often associated with peaceful living and closeness to nature.

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