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No. 6,475 in Swedish

major

"Major" in Swedish can mean "major" (military rank) or "pine grove."

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  • Han är en major i armén.

    He is a major in the army.

    In this sentence, 'major' is used as a noun to denote a military rank.

  • Skolan har haft en major förändring i sina rutiner.

    The school has undergone a major change in its routines.

    Here, 'major' is used as an adjective, meaning significant or important.

  • Filmen utforskar major frågor som rör etik och moral.

    The movie explores major issues regarding ethics and morality.

    In this context, 'major' functions as an adjective describing significant and impactful issues.

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