No. 11,964 in Swedish
rak
Straight.
In a sentence
Vägen mellan byarna är lång och rak.
The road between the villages is long and straight.
The word 'rak' describes the shape of the road, conveying that it lacks curves or turns.
Att vara rak med sina känslor är viktigt i en relation.
Being straightforward with one's feelings is important in a relationship.
The word 'rak' is used metaphorically to describe a direct and truthful manner of communication.
Hans tänkande är alltid logiskt och rakt.
His thinking is always logical and straightforward.
Here, 'rak' characterizes a clear and unambiguous approach to thinking.
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