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No. 13,763 in Swedish

väl

"Väl" in English means "well" or "surely," often used for emphasis or to express uncertainty.

In a sentence

  • Han mår väl idag.

    He is feeling well today.

    Used to indicate wellness or good condition.

  • Du kommer väl ihåg att vi har möte imorgon?

    You do remember that we have a meeting tomorrow, right?

    Used to emphasize a question or to confirm understanding.

  • Det gick väl tillslut, även om det var svårt.

    It went well in the end, even though it was hard.

    Used to describe satisfactory or favorable conditions.

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