No. 988 in Swedish
san
The Swedish word "san" is not commonly used; it may be a misspelling or abbreviation. If you meant "sann," it translates to "true" in English.
In a sentence
Ökenvinden var så san att den nästan förblindade mig.
The desert wind was so true that it almost blinded me.
Here, 'san' acts as an adjective meaning 'true' or 'pure', describing the quality of the desert wind.
Den san vid stranden var mjuk och guldgul.
The sand by the beach was soft and golden yellow.
In this sentence, 'san' is used to represent 'sand', indicating the fine grains that make up beaches or deserts.
Upplevelsen var så san som den påstås vara.
The experience was as true as it is claimed to be.
Here, 'san' works as part of a comparative phrase, indicating the authenticity or purity of the experience.
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