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del (Swedish)

Definition:
The word "del" in Swedish generally means "part," "portion," or "component." It refers to a piece or segment of something larger.

Usage examples:

• En del av kakan – A part of the cake
• En viktig del i projektet – An important part of the project

Synonyms and differences:

• stycke – Usually means a "piece" or a "chunk," often referring to something physical, like a piece of meat or fabric.
• bit – Also means a "piece," but often denotes a smaller or broken-off piece of something.
• avsnitt – Means a "section" or "chapter," especially of text or film. More formal regarding divide by topic or time.

Summary:
"del" is a general term for any piece or segment of a whole. It is broader and more abstract than bit or stycke, and not restricted to physical or textual parts.