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No. 7,791 in Swedish

tänka

"To think."

In a sentence

  • Jag behöver tänka på hur jag ska lösa problemet.

    I need to think about how I will solve the problem.

    Here, 'tänka' is used in the sense of contemplating or considering a solution.

  • Hon sa att hon skulle tänka på det och återkomma med ett svar.

    She said she would think about it and get back with an answer.

    In this sentence, 'tänka' implies reflecting on or considering a decision.

  • Många människor börjar tänka på sin framtid när de är unga.

    Many people start thinking about their future when they are young.

    'Tänka' in this case denotes pondering or envisioning one's future.

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