No. 94 in Swedish
själv
"Self" or "oneself."
In a sentence
Jag gjorde det själv.
I did it myself.
Here, 'själv' emphasizes that the subject (I) completed the action independently.
Hon är mycket självständig.
She is very independent.
In this case, 'självständig' describes someone as being self-reliant or independent, highlighting the usage of 'själv' as part of an adjective.
Kan du klara det själv?
Can you manage it yourself?
The use of 'själv' in this question emphasizes whether the listener is capable of performing the task independently.
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