No. 1,965 in Swedish
skick
"Skick" in Swedish means "condition" or "state."
In a sentence
Huset är i ett mycket gott skick.
The house is in very good condition.
Here, 'skick' refers to the physical or functional state or condition of something, often used with the preposition 'i'.
Han skickade paketet till sin vän.
He sent the package to his friend.
In this sentence, 'skickade' is the past tense form of the verb 'skicka', meaning 'to send', showcasing its action usage.
Det är viktigt att vara i psykiskt skick för detta arbete.
It is important to be in mental condition for this job.
Here, 'skick' denotes a mental or emotional state necessary for performing tasks, emphasizing personal readiness or preparation.
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