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No. 13,335 in Swedish

tål

"Endure" or "tolerate."

In a sentence

  • Jag tål inte mjölk.

    I cannot tolerate milk.

    Here, 'tål' refers to the speaker's inability to physically tolerate milk, possibly due to an allergy or intolerance.

  • Den här färgen tål regn.

    This paint withstands rain.

    In this context, 'tål' indicates the paint's ability to endure or resist rain without damage.

  • Han tål kritik ganska väl.

    He tolerates criticism quite well.

    Here, 'tål' is used to express someone's ability to accept criticism without being offended or upset.

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