No. 2,744 in Swedish
undvek
"Undvek" means "avoided" in English.
In a sentence
Han undvek att tala om det känsliga ämnet.
He avoided speaking about the sensitive topic.
Here, 'undvek' is used to indicate a conscious effort to refrain from discussing something.
Hon undvek att ta bussen på grund av förseningar.
She avoided taking the bus due to delays.
In this sentence, 'undvek' is employed to describe the act of deliberately staying away from using the bus service as a choice.
De undvek att möta mig i affären.
They avoided running into me at the store.
This usage of 'undvek' highlights an intentional effort to not cross paths or encounter someone in a particular setting.
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