No. 7,641 in Swedish
talmannen
The Swedish word "talmannen" translates to "the Speaker" (of a parliamentary assembly) in English.
In a sentence
Talmannen ledde debatten i riksdagen.
The chairman led the debate in the parliament.
Here, 'talmannen' refers to the person holding the position of the speaker in a legislative assembly.
Vi såg talmannen gå emot förslaget som presenterades.
We saw the chairman oppose the proposal that was presented.
In this sentence, 'talmannen' highlights their role in influencing legislative decisions.
Efter valet kommer en ny talman att väljas.
After the election, a new chairman will be chosen.
'Talmannen' is used to refer to the upcoming appointment of the speaker in a legislative setting.
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