No. 1,550 in Swedish
samla
"Samla" means "to collect" or "to gather."
In a sentence
Han gillar att samla frimärken.
He likes to collect stamps.
In this sentence, 'samla' is used to mean 'collect', referring to the activity of gathering and organizing items as a hobby.
Vi måste samla information innan vi kan fatta ett beslut.
We need to gather information before we can make a decision.
Here, 'samla' conveys the act of gathering data or knowledge necessary for informed decision-making.
Hon försökte samla sina tankar efter det hon sett.
She tried to compose her thoughts after what she had seen.
This usage of 'samla' refers to the mental process of organizing one's thoughts or feelings, often under challenging circumstances.
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