No. 513 in Swedish
son
The Swedish word "son" means "son" in English.
In a sentence
Min son går i skolan.
My son goes to school.
In this sentence, 'son' is used in its primary meaning to refer to one's male child.
Han blev uppfostrad som en son i familjen.
He was raised as a son in the family.
Here, 'son' is metaphorically used to imply someone being treated and regarded as if he were a son, emphasizing relational dynamics rather than biological ties.
Denne ung man är som en son för mig.
This young man is like a son to me.
In this context, 'son' is used in a simile, comparing the young man to a son to indicate a deep paternal-like affection.
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