No. 2,234 in Swedish

stjärnan

"The star."

In a sentence

Stjärnan på himlen lyser klart i natt.
The star in the sky shines brightly tonight.
Here, 'stjärnan' is used to denote a celestial body—a star in the night sky.
Den unga stjärnan briljerade på fotbollsplanen.
The young star excelled on the football field.
In this case, 'stjärnan' refers metaphorically to a prominent and outstanding person, showcasing talent in a certain field.
Vi dekorerade granen med den gyllene stjärnan.
We decorated the tree with the golden star.
Here, 'stjärnan' is used to describe a star-shaped ornament or decoration, commonly used during celebrations or holidays.

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