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No. 4,332 in Swedish

svartvitt

"Svartvitt" means "black and white."

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  • Jag tycker om att fotografera i svartvitt eftersom det ger en tidlös känsla.

    I like to take photographs in black and white because it gives a timeless feeling.

    Here, 'svartvitt' is used as an adjective describing the style of photography comprising only black and white colors for artistic effect.

  • Filmen är inspelad i svartvitt, vilket förstärker dramatiken i dess berättelse.

    The movie is filmed in black and white, which enhances the drama in its story.

    'Svartvitt' here characterizes the visual style of the film, indicating that the film lacks color and uses a monochrome palette.

  • Denna fråga är inte så svartvit som den först verkar.

    This issue is not as black-and-white as it initially seems.

    In this case, 'svartvit' is used metaphorically to suggest that the matter is not as clear-cut or straightforward as initially assumed.

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