skarven

skarven

"The gap," "the joint," or "the transition point" depending on context.

Here, 'skarven' denotes a physical joining or gap between two connected surfaces, exemplified by floor planks.

Jag tappade nyckeln i skarven mellan två golvplankor.

I dropped the key in the gap between two floor planks.

In this usage, 'skarven' metaphorically represents a point of transition, such as between night and day.

Vi möttes i skarven mellan natt och dag.

We met in the transition between night and day.

Here, 'skarven' refers to a seam or joint in fabric, indicating where the jacket's material joined and failed.

Den gamla jackan gick sönder vid skarven.

The old jacket broke at the seam.