nounnoun
ett garn
yarn
Tunna trådar av ull, bomull eller annat material som man stickar, virkar eller väver med.
Garn (Swedish)
Definition:
Garn means yarn or thread in English. It refers to a continuous length of interlocked fibers, typically used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
Explanation:
- Garn can be made from natural fibers like wool, cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers like acrylic or nylon.
- It is an essential material in textile production and crafts such as knitting, crocheting, and weaving.
Similar Words:
- Tråd: another Swedish word meaning thread, usually finer and thinner, often used for sewing with needles.
- Trassel: means tangled yarn or thread, referring to yarn in a messy or knotted condition.
Differences:
- Garn is mainly used for craft and textile production referring to thicker, often spun thread or fiber.
- Tråd is generally thinner thread or wire and is often associated with sewing or electrical uses.
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Examples
Anna använder ett mjukt garn till halsduken.noun
Anna uses a soft yarn for the scarf.
Min mamma köper garn på marknaden.noun
My mom buys yarn at the market.
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