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No. 11,635 in Swedish

orättvis

Unfair.

In a sentence

  • Det är orättvist att han fick högre lön för samma arbete.

    It is unfair that he got a higher salary for the same work.

    The word "orättvis" is used here as an adjective to describe a situation where equality is not maintained in earnings, implying unfair treatment.

  • Jag känner mig orättvist anklagad för något jag inte gjorde.

    I feel unfairly accused of something I didn't do.

    In this sentence, "orättvist" functions as an adverb, modifying the verb "anklagad" (accused), to indicate the manner of the accusation being unjust.

  • Vi måste kämpa mot orättvisa i världen.

    We must fight against injustice in the world.

    The word "orättvisa" is used here as a noun, referring to the concept or condition of inequity and unfair treatment within society.

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