No. 13,126 in Swedish

tilltalar

"Tilltalar" means "addresses" or "speaks to" in English.

In a sentence

Han tilltalar gästerna med stor respekt.
He addresses the guests with great respect.
Here, 'tilltalar' is used to mean 'addresses' or 'speaks to' someone in a formal or proper manner.
Det tilltalar mig att bo nära naturen.
It appeals to me to live close to nature.
In this sentence, 'tilltalar' signifies 'appeals to' or 'is attractive to' someone, indicating a preference or liking.
Läraren tilltalar eleverna när lektionen börjar.
The teacher addresses the students when the lesson begins.
Again, 'tilltalar' here means 'addresses' or 'speaks to,' showcasing its use in the context of initiating conversation with a group.

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