No. 11,395 in Swedish
nerv
A "nerv" in Swedish means "nerve" in English, referring to a part of the body's nervous system.
In a sentence
Hon har en stark nerv i sin prestation.
She has a strong nerve in her performance.
Here, 'nerv' refers to emotional strength or determination in accomplishing challenging tasks or presenting oneself confidently.
Jag kände en nerv i musiken som spelades.
I felt a nerve in the music that was played.
In this context, 'nerv' conveys the essence or emotional undertone that gives the music vividness or intensity.
Läkaren diagnostiserade en skadad nerv i handen.
The doctor diagnosed a damaged nerve in the hand.
This usage pertains to the biological structure 'nerve,' a component of the nervous system responsible for transmitting signals.
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