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No. 12,927 in Swedish

sus

A soft, whispering sound; a murmur or rustling.

In a sentence

  • Jag hörde ett svagt sus från skogen.

    I heard a faint sus from the forest.

    In this sentence, 'sus' refers to a faint, continuous sound, often associated with wind or rustling leaves.

  • Det var ett sus av förväntan i rummet innan konserten började.

    There was a sus of anticipation in the room before the concert started.

    Here, 'sus' symbolizes an atmosphere or feeling of anticipation, used metaphorically.

  • Boken var så spännande att jag fick ett sus genom kroppen.

    The book was so thrilling that I felt a sus go through my body.

    In this usage, 'sus' represents a sudden emotional or physical sensation, showing its figurative application.

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