No. 1,380 in Swedish
telegram
A brief written message sent via telegraph or electronic means.
In a sentence
Han skickade ett viktigt telegram till sin kompanjon.
He sent an important telegram to his partner.
Here, 'telegram' refers to a traditional method of sending urgent messages, typically a written or printed communication delivered to someone.
Jag har aldrig fått ett telegram tidigare.
I have never received a telegram before.
In this sentence, 'telegram' is used as an object of an event or experience, showcasing the act of receiving this type of communication.
Telegram var en vanlig kommunikationsmetod för hundra år sedan.
Telegrams were a common communication method a hundred years ago.
This usage highlights 'telegram' as a historical communication medium, referring to general usage in a cultural or technological context.
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