No. 931 in Swedish
skydda
To protect.
In a sentence
För att skydda naturen måste vi minska på plastanvändning.
To protect nature, we must reduce the use of plastic.
The term 'skydda' means 'to protect', and in this context, it refers to taking measures to prevent harm to the environment.
Den starka muren var byggd för att skydda staden från fienden.
The sturdy wall was built to protect the city from enemies.
Here, 'skydda' conveys the meaning of safeguarding or defending, specifically in a physical or defensive sense.
Glöm inte att skydda din dator med ett antivirusprogram.
Don't forget to protect your computer with antivirus software.
In this case, 'skydda' refers to safeguarding against digital dangers, emphasizing prevention of harm.
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