No. 12,505 in Swedish
skär
"Skär" in English can mean "islet," "rocky island," "pink," or "sharp," depending on context.
In a sentence
Han skär grönsaker med en vass kniv.
He cuts vegetables with a sharp knife.
In this sentence, 'skär' is used as the verb meaning 'to cut' in the present tense, referring to the action of slicing or cutting with a tool.
Havet har många vackra skär nära kusten.
The sea has many beautiful skerries near the coast.
Here, 'skär' refers to 'skerries,' which are small rocky islands, demonstrating its usage as a noun.
Hon använder skär färger i sin konst.
She uses bright colors in her art.
In this example, 'skär' is used as an adjective meaning 'bright' or 'sharp,' describing the vividness of the colors.
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