No. 10,923 in Swedish
lov
"Lov" in Swedish means "vacation" or "school break."
In a sentence
Jag har lov att använda den här datorn.
I have permission to use this computer.
The word 'lov' means 'permission' in this context.
Vi har skollov nästa vecka.
We have a school holiday next week.
Here, 'lov' refers to a 'holiday' or a 'break', specifically for school.
Får jag lov att presentera mig?
May I introduce myself?
In this sentence, 'lov' is part of the expression 'får jag lov' which indicates an inquiry for permission or politeness in introducing oneself.
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