No. 12,514 in Swedish
sköldar
"Sköldar" in English means "shields."
In a sentence
De gamla riddarena bar starka sköldar i striden.
The old knights carried strong shields in battle.
In this sentence, 'sköldar' is used in its literal meaning to refer to shields, protective equipment for defense.
Sköldar från förfäderna hängde på väggarna i salen.
Shields from the ancestors hung on the walls of the hall.
Here, 'sköldar' describes ceremonial or decorative shields, possibly with heraldic significance, emphasizing cultural and historical usage.
Vissa djur har utvecklat naturliga sköldar för att skydda sig.
Some animals have developed natural shields for protection.
In this context, 'sköldar' refers metaphorically to natural protective structures, illustrating its application outside human artifacts.
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