No. 13,777 in Swedish
värja
"Värja" means "sword" or "to defend/ward off" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Han använde en värja för att försvara sig.
He used a sword to defend himself.
Here, 'värja' refers to a sword or weapon historically used for self-defense, indicating its literal meaning.
Hon försökte värja sig mot kritiken.
She tried to fend off the criticism.
In this context, 'värja' is used metaphorically to describe defending oneself against abstract attacks, such as criticism.
De kan inte längre värja sig mot förändringar.
They can no longer defend themselves against changes.
Here, 'värja' signifies attempting to resist or protect oneself from inevitable changes, showcasing its figurative usage.
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