No. 520 in Swedish
vänner
Friends.
In a sentence
Jag har många vänner i skolan.
I have many friends at school.
Here, 'vänner' is used as the plural form of 'vän', meaning 'friends'. It refers to the individuals one shares a friendship with.
Mina vänner och jag ska gå på bio ikväll.
My friends and I are going to the movies tonight.
In this sentence, 'vänner' indicates companions in the intended activity of going to the movies. It conveys social companionship.
Vänner är viktiga för att känna sig glad och stöttad.
Friends are essential for feeling happy and supported.
In this instance, 'vänner' is used in a general form to discuss the concept of friends as important aspects of life and well-being.
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