No. 4,228 in Swedish
skepnad
"Skepnad" means "shape," "form," or "appearance" in English.
In a sentence
Den mystiska skepnaden rörde sig snabbt genom dimman.
The mysterious figure moved swiftly through the fog.
Here, 'skepnad' is used to describe a vague or indistinct form, often implying mystery or an unclear identity.
Statyn föreställde en skepnad av en gammal krigare.
The statue depicted the figure of an old warrior.
In this sentence, 'skepnad' refers to a recognizable shape or form of a person represented through an artistic medium.
Hennes nya skepnad överraskade alla på festen.
Her new appearance surprised everyone at the party.
Here, 'skepnad' is used metaphorically to refer to someone's look or appearance, particularly when it has changed or is notable.
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