No. 7,929 in Swedish
viola
Viola: The Swedish word "viola" refers to the string instrument viola or the flower violet, depending on context.
In a sentence
Jag spelar viola i en orkester.
I play viola in an orchestra.
Here, 'viola' refers to the musical instrument.
Viola växer vackert i trädgården.
Viola grows beautifully in the garden.
In this context, 'viola' refers to the flower variety, commonly known as pansy.
Hon heter Viola och har bott i Sverige hela sitt liv.
Her name is Viola, and she has lived in Sweden her entire life.
Here, 'Viola' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
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