No. 6,519 in Swedish
masken
"Masken" in Swedish means "the worm" or "the mask," depending on context.
In a sentence
Jag satte masken på ansiktet för att skydda mig mot damm.
I put the mask on my face to protect myself against dust.
The word 'masken' here refers to a protective covering worn on the face.
Barnen skrattade när de såg masken krypa över golvet.
The children laughed when they saw the worm crawling across the floor.
In this sentence, 'masken' refers to a worm, a type of insect-like organism.
Den gamla teatermasken användes i föreställningen.
The old theatrical mask was used in the performance.
Here, 'masken' means a theatrical or decorative mask used for performances or rituals.
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