No. 679 in Swedish
viss
"Viss" means "certain" or "some" in English.
In a sentence
Det finns en viss charm i gamla byggnader.
There is a certain charm in old buildings.
Here 'viss' indicates a specific but undefined quality or essence, adding a sense of distinctiveness.
Hon har viss erfarenhet av projektledning.
She has some experience in project management.
In this sentence, 'viss' denotes an unspecified amount or degree, providing a vague quantification.
Efter viss tvekan beslutade han sig för att delta.
After some hesitation, he decided to participate.
Here, 'viss' refers to a moderate or limited extent of hesitation, implying it wasn't significant.
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