No. 2,038 in Swedish
vila
"Vila" means "rest" or "to rest" in English.
In a sentence
Jag behöver vila efter en lång arbetsdag.
I need to rest after a long workday.
Here, 'vila' is used as a verb meaning 'to rest', showing the necessity for recovery.
En kort vila kan hjälpa mycket under en hektisk dag.
A short rest can help a lot during a busy day.
In this sentence, 'vila' is used as a noun referring to 'rest' or 'break', indicating a temporary pause for recuperation.
Jag sitter och vilar i skuggan av ett träd.
I am sitting and resting in the shade of a tree.
Here, 'vilar' is used as a conjugated verb form of 'vila', expressing the act of engaging in resting at the moment.
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