No. 4,122 in Swedish
pärla
"Pearl" or "bead."
In a sentence
Den lilla pärlan på halsbandet glänste i solen.
The small bead on the necklace sparkled in the sun.
Here, "pärlan" means a bead or gem, which is attached to a necklace, referencing a physical object used in jewelry.
Hon är en verklig pärla på sitt arbete; alltid hjälpsam och kompetent.
She is a real gem in her job; always helpful and competent.
The usage of "pärla" here is metaphorical, comparing the person's qualities to a gem, representing something valuable and precious.
Vi hittade en liten kafépärla i stadens utkant.
We found a small café gem on the outskirts of the city.
"Pärla" is used metaphorically again in this sentence, indicating that the café is a hidden treasure or particularly charming place.
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