No. 1,724 in Swedish
west
"West" in Swedish translates to "väst" in English, meaning the cardinal direction opposite east.
In a sentence
Jag bor väster om staden.
I live west of the city.
Here, 'väster' is used as a direction or location descriptor indicating geographic position.
Västvinden blåser kallt idag.
The west wind blows cold today.
In this instance, 'väst' denotes the source direction of the wind, illustrating environmental context.
Västkusten är känd för sina vackra stränder.
The west coast is known for its beautiful beaches.
Here, 'väst' functions as a geographical identifier within a compound noun describing a specific region.
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