No. 12,578 in Swedish
smältande
"Smältande" means "melting" in English.
In a sentence
Den smältande isen i Arktis påverkar klimatet.
The melting ice in the Arctic affects the climate.
Here, 'smältande' serves as an adjective modifying 'isen', indicating a continuous state of melting.
Vulkanen har en smältande lava som rör sig långsamt.
The volcano has melting lava that moves slowly.
In this sentence, 'smältande' describes lava actively undergoing the process of melting.
Synen av den smältande snön signalerar att våren är på väg.
The sight of the melting snow signals that spring is on its way.
'Smältande' characterizes snow transitioning from solid to liquid, emphasizing the approach of seasonal change.
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