No. 13,000 in Swedish
säven
"Säven" in Swedish translates to "the sedge" or "the reeds" in English, referring to certain grass-like plants growing near water.
In a sentence
Säven vid sjön böjde sig i vinden.
The reed by the lake bent in the wind.
Here, 'säven' refers to the plant (reed) typically found by water.
Han är lika seg som säven, aldrig ger han upp.
He is as tough as a reed, he never gives up.
Here, 'säven' is used metaphorically to describe resilience or toughness.
Sävens gröna färg lyste i solljuset.
The green color of the reed shone in the sunlight.
In this sentence, 'säven' is mentioned to describe its visual attribute, emphasizing its role in nature.
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