No. 1,972 in Swedish
smittan
"The infection"
In a sentence
Smittan sprids snabbt mellan människor.
The infection spreads quickly among people.
The word 'smittan' here refers specifically to 'the infection,' indicating a direct reference to a contagious illness.
Läkaren försöker kontrollera smittan och förhindra dess spridning.
The doctor is trying to control the infection and prevent its spread.
In this sentence, 'smittan' continues to denote 'the infection,' used as the object being managed and restricted.
Smittan har haft stor påverkan på samhället det senaste året.
The infection has had a major impact on society over the past year.
Here, 'smittan' is depicted as a subject that has significantly influenced society, emphasizing the widespread effects of a contagion.
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