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No. 3,263 in Swedish

svarta

"Svarta" means "blacken" or "to darken" in English.

In a sentence

  • Jag köpte de svarta skorna igår.

    I bought the black shoes yesterday.

    Here, 'svarta' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'skorna' ('shoes') and agrees with its plural and definite form.

  • Måla väggen svarta för att skapa en dramatisk effekt.

    Paint the wall black to create a dramatic effect.

    In this instance, 'svarta' is used as a predicative adjective matching the definite noun 'väggen' ('the wall').

  • De svarta hade en tydlig spets.

    The black ones had a distinct tip.

    Here, 'svarta' operates as a substantive adjective, meaning 'the black ones,' referring to an implied noun.

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