No. 6,717 in Swedish
narbe
"Ärr" in Swedish means "scar" in English.
In a sentence
Efter olyckan har han en tydlig narb på armen.
After the accident, he has a noticeable scar on his arm.
In this sentence, 'narbe' refers to a physical mark or scar on the skin resulting from a wound or injury.
Fjällkedjan är som naturens narb genom landskapet.
The mountain range is like nature's scar across the landscape.
Here, 'narbe' is used metaphorically to describe the mountain range as a distinguishing feature across the land, likening it to a scar.
Hennes narb från upplevelsen har format hennes syn på världen.
Her scar from the experience has shaped her view of the world.
In this context, 'narbe' metaphorically represents an emotional or psychological impact left by a significant life event.
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