No. 11,622 in Swedish
originalskick
"Originalskick" means "original condition" in English.
In a sentence
Den gamla bilen är fortfarande i originalskick.
The old car is still in its original condition.
In this sentence, 'originalskick' refers to the untouched, preserved state of the car, emphasizing its originality and lack of alteration over time.
Vi jobbar på att restaurera huset till dess originalskick.
We are working on restoring the house to its original condition.
Here, 'originalskick' illustrates the goal of bringing something back to its initial, unaltered condition, implying prior modifications or wear.
Möblerna hade förlorat sitt originalskick och behövde renoveras.
The furniture had lost its original condition and needed renovation.
In this example, 'originalskick' is used to denote the pristine state that the furniture originally possessed, now absent due to damage or aging.
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