No. 2,658 in Swedish
skärpta
"Skärpta" means "sharpened," "tightened," or "intensified" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
De nya reglerna är mycket skärpta.
The new rules are very strict.
Here, 'skärpta' is used as an adjective to describe the rules, indicating that they have become stricter.
Hon är en mycket skärpt person.
She is a very sharp person.
'Skärpt' here is an adjective describing a person, indicating mental sharpness or intelligence.
Vi måste vara skärpta inför provet.
We must be alert during the test.
'Skärpta' in this context refers to being mentally alert or focused, showing a figurative use of the term for a required state of mind.
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