No. 6,689 in Swedish
målningen
The Swedish word "målningen" means "the painting" in English.
In a sentence
Målningen på väggen är ett mästerverk.
The painting on the wall is a masterpiece.
Here, 'målningen' refers to a specific painting as an object or artwork showcased as decoration.
Jag tittar på målningen och försöker förstå konstnärens avsikt.
I look at the painting and try to understand the artist's intention.
In this case, 'målningen' is the direct object of the action, describing the subject being observed by the speaker.
På den konstutställningen fanns en målning med intensiva färger.
At the art exhibition, there was a painting with intense colors.
Here, 'målning' is used in an indefinite form to introduce a specific artwork characterized by its descriptive features.
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