No. 4,494 in Swedish
varsel
"Varsel" in English means a warning, notice, or an omen.
In a sentence
Jag fick ett varsel om uppsägning från min arbetsgivare.
I received a notice of termination from my employer.
The word 'varsel' here is used to mean 'notice' or 'warning,' particularly in the context of employment.
Mörka moln och starka vindar är ett varsel om oväder.
Dark clouds and strong winds are a warning of bad weather.
In this sentence, 'varsel' is used to signify a premonition or indication of an event, such as impending bad weather.
Hans plötsliga tystnad var ett varsel om att något var fel.
His sudden silence was a sign that something was wrong.
This usage of 'varsel' refers to a sign or indication, hinting at an underlying issue or event.
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