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ner

down

"ner" (Swedish) – This is an adverb meaning "down" in English.

Explanation:

  • It indicates movement from a higher position to a lower one.
  • Can also be used metaphorically to indicate lowering of intensity, status, or quantity.

Examples:

  • "Han gick ner för trappan." – "He went down the stairs."
  • "Temperaturen drog ner på kvällen." – "The temperature went down in the evening."

Similar words:

  • "ned" – also means "down," but generally used either in front position or in fixed expressions.
  • "nere" – means "down" or "below," used more as a location or state rather than movement.

Differences:

  • "ner" focuses on the action of moving down.
  • "nere" describes the position of being down somewhere.
  • "ned" can be used somewhat interchangeably with "ner," but is often used in more formal or literary contexts, or in compound words.

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Examples

Han går ner för trappan.adverb

He goes down the stairs.

Bollen föll ner på golvet.adverb

The ball fell down onto the floor.

Barnen satte sig ner på marken.adverb

The children sat down on the ground.

Kan du titta ner i väskan?adverb

Can you look down into the bag?

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