No. 10,948 in Swedish
lyster
"Lyster" means "luster" or "shine" in English, referring to a soft, glowing light or sheen.
In a sentence
Diamanterna hade en fantastisk lyster i ljuset.
The diamonds had a fantastic shine in the light.
Here, 'lyster' refers to the visual sheen or radiance of the diamonds under light, highlighting their appearance.
Hans tal hade en särskild lyster som fängslade publiken.
His speech had a particular brilliance that captivated the audience.
In this sentence, 'lyster' metaphorically denotes the captivating quality or brilliance in the manner and content of the speaker’s speech.
Färgerna i solnedgången hade en lyster som var nästan magisk.
The colors in the sunset had a sheen that was almost magical.
'Lyster' is used here to describe the enchanting and radiant hues of the sunset, emphasizing its visual impact.
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