No. 90 in Swedish

matchen

"The match."

In a sentence

Matchen spelades igår.
The match was played yesterday.
Here, 'matchen' refers to a specific sports game, likely implying a competition or event that took place.
De globala energibehoven är en matchen mot tiden.
The global energy demands are a race against time.
In this metaphorical usage, 'matchen' compares energy demands to a contest or challenge, demonstrating linguistic flexibility.
Kan du hjälpa mig hitta strumpor som passar till matchen?
Can you help me find socks that match for the match?
The word 'matchen' shows symbolic references to both color compatibility and a sports event, showcasing its dual meanings based on context.

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