No. 2,204 in Swedish
rafael
"Rafael" is a proper noun, typically a male given name, originating from Hebrew, meaning "God has healed."
In a sentence
Rafael är en mycket begåvad konstnär.
Rafael is a very talented artist.
Here, 'Rafael' is being used as a proper noun referring to a specific person named Rafael, highlighting his artistic skills.
Vi besökte Rafael kyrkan under vår resa till Italien.
We visited the Church of Rafael during our trip to Italy.
In this sentence, 'Rafael' refers to a specific church named after the entity Rafael, indicating a place of interest.
Jag läste en bok om Rafael och hans inflytande på renässanskonsten.
I read a book about Rafael and his influence on Renaissance art.
This usage of 'Rafael' pertains to the famous Renaissance artist Raphael ('Rafael' in Swedish), emphasizing his historical and artistic significance.
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