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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