No. 7,097 in Swedish

reserve

"Reserve" in Swedish means "spare," "backup," or "replacement."

In a sentence

Han är alltid en god reserv när laget behöver en ersättare.
He is always a good reserve when the team needs a substitute.
In this sentence, 'reserv' is used to refer to a backup player or substitute in a sports context.
Vi har en reserv av mat och vatten för nödsituationer.
We have a reserve of food and water for emergencies.
Here, 'reserv' refers to an emergency stockpile or store of resources.
Hon kände en viss reserv mot att uttrycka sina idéer framför gruppen.
She felt some reserve about expressing her ideas in front of the group.
In this context, 'reserv' signifies a feeling of hesitation or reluctance, commonly associated with social or personal restraint.

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