No. 4,523 in Swedish
vänt
"Vänt" means "turned" or "awaited," depending on context.
In a sentence
Han har vänt sig om för att se vad som hände.
He has turned around to see what happened.
In this sentence, 'vänt' is used as the past participle of the verb 'vända', which means 'to turn'. Here, it denotes the act of turning one's direction or orientation.
Vi har vänt oss till en expert för hjälp.
We have turned to an expert for help.
Here, 'vänt' is used in a figurative sense, indicating the action of seeking help or advice from someone, showing its versatile application in Swedish.
Sommaren har vänt och hösten är nu här.
Summer has turned, and autumn is now here.
'Vänt' in this context signifies a change or transition, often used in relation to time or seasons, illustrating its adaptability to both literal and metaphorical usages.
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