No. 12,255 in Swedish
sanningsskarvar
Minor distortions or embellishments of the truth.
In a sentence
Han berättade några sanningsskarvar för att göra historien mer intressant.
He told some truth-stretches to make the story more interesting.
The word 'sanningsskarvar' is used to describe small exaggerations or embellishments to the truth in this context, emphasizing its use in storytelling.
Sanningsskarvar är vanligt förekommande i självhjälpslitteratur för att inspirera läsaren.
Truth-stretches are common in self-help literature to inspire the reader.
Here, 'sanningsskarvar' refers to minor distortions or exaggerations used in written texts to convey a stronger message or impression.
Barn brukar använda sanningsskarvar när de vill undvika problem.
Children often use truth-stretches when they want to avoid trouble.
In this sentence, 'sanningsskarvar' is used to describe slight modifications or deviations from the truth made purposefully in conversations or explanations.
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