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No. 7,058 in Swedish

radical

The Swedish word "radikal" means "extreme or fundamental, favoring drastic change, especially in social or political contexts."

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  • Den nya undervisningsmetoden är mycket radikal och skiljer sig från det traditionella sättet.

    The new teaching method is very radical and differs from the traditional approach.

    Here, 'radikal' is used to describe an approach or method that is significantly innovative or different from established norms.

  • Han har alltid varit radikal i sina åsikter, vilket har lett till många intressanta debatter.

    He has always been radical in his opinions, which has led to many interesting debates.

    In this sentence, 'radikal' refers to a person's opinions that are extreme or advocate for significant change.

  • Begreppet 'radikal' kan också användas för att beskriva något som rör sig grundligt till roten av ett problem.

    The term 'radical' can also be used to describe something that thoroughly addresses the root of a problem.

    Here, 'radikal' conveys the meaning of addressing or relating to the fundamental basis or root of an issue.

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