No. 1,320 in Swedish
växte
"Växte" means "grew" in English.
In a sentence
Jag växte upp på landet.
I grew up in the countryside.
In this sentence, 'växte' is used as the past tense of the verb 'växa,' meaning 'grew,' describing the speaker's growth or development during childhood.
Blommorna växte snabbt med solen.
The flowers grew quickly under the sun.
Here, 'växte' describes the process of physical growth or development, illustrating how flowers increase in size or develop under suitable conditions.
Bygden växte fram under många år.
The community emerged over many years.
In this context, 'växte' implies a figurative growth or evolution, referring to the gradual establishment and development of the community over time.
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