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spädde
The Swedish word "spädde" means "diluted" or "thinned" in English.
In a sentence
Han spädde ut saften med vatten.
He diluted the juice with water.
The word 'spädde' in this sentence means 'diluted' and is used to describe the action of mixing a liquid to reduce concentration.
Hon spädde på konflikten med ytterligare anklagelser.
She exacerbated the conflict with further accusations.
Here, 'spädde' is used figuratively to mean intensifying or aggravating a situation.
De spädde glädjen med skratt och lek.
They enriched the joy with laughter and play.
In this sentence, 'spädde' implies enhancing or adding qualities to a situation to amplify it.
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