match

In a sentence

• Jag köpte en ny tröja som matchar mina byxor.

  I bought a new sweater that matches my trousers.

  Here, the word 'matchar' (derived from 'match') is used as a verb to indicate that something complements or pairs well with another item in terms of appearance or style.

• Vi såg en spännande match på TV igår kväll.

  We watched an exciting match on TV last night.

  Here, the noun 'match' refers to a competitive sports event.

• Tändstickorna är i lådan; ta en för att tända ljuset.

  The matches are in the box; take one to light the candle.

  In this instance, the plural form 'tändstickorna' does not directly use 'match' but relates to it in English as 'matches,' signifying small sticks used for starting a fire.