No. 12,076 in Swedish
reserven
"The reserve" or "the backup."
In a sentence
Reserven är viktig för laget.
The reserve is important for the team.
Here, 'reserven' is used as a noun to refer to a backup player or alternate, often in a sports context.
I reserven hade vi extra förnödenheter.
In the reserve, we had extra supplies.
In this sentence, 'reserven' indicates a stockpile or saved items kept for later use.
Han tog rollen som reserven efter en spelarskada.
He assumed the role of the reserve after a player's injury.
Here, 'reserven' again refers to a backup individual, emphasizing substitution or replacement in a given situation.
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