No. 817 in Swedish
når
"Når" means "reaches" or "achieves" in English.
In a sentence
Jag når toppen av berget.
I reach the top of the mountain.
Here, 'når' is used as a verb meaning 'to reach' in a physical sense.
När hon springer snabbt, når hon målet.
When she runs fast, she reaches the goal.
In this sentence, 'når' is used as a verb meaning 'to achieve' or 'to reach' an objective.
Om du studerar hårt, når du framgång.
If you study hard, you achieve success.
Here, 'når' signifies 'achieving' in a metaphorical context.
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