No. 13,174 in Swedish
tomte
"Tomte" is a Swedish mythological creature resembling a gnome or elf, traditionally associated with protecting farms and bringing Christmas gifts.
In a sentence
Tomten lämnade presenter under granen.
The Santa Claus left presents under the tree.
Here, 'tomte' refers to 'Santa Claus' or 'Father Christmas', commonly associated with the tradition of leaving gifts during Christmas.
Vi såg en tomte i skogen som satte ner en korg.
We saw a gnome in the forest placing down a basket.
In this sentence, 'tomte' describes a 'gnome', a mythical creature often featured in Scandinavian folklore associated with household and nature spirits.
Tomten på vår gård hjälper till att hålla ordning.
The gnome on our yard helps keep things in order.
Here, 'tomte' again represents a gnome or house spirit believed to assist with household tasks.
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