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Swedish word: tur

English definition / explanation:

The word "tur" in Swedish primarily means "luck" or "fortune". It refers to the chance or luck one experiences whether good or bad. It can also mean:

• "Tour" or "trip": a journey, often a short one or a specific outing or rotation.
• "Turn": the turn you get in a game or in an activity.

Examples and differentiation:

1. Luck / fortune

   • Ex: "Jag hade tur idag!" – "I was lucky today!"

2. Trip / tour

   • Ex: "Vi gjorde en tur runt sjön" – "We took a trip around the lake."

3. Turn (in games etc.)

   • Ex: "Det är din tur att spela" – "It’s your turn to play."

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Synonyms and differences:

• Lycka
  Mostly used for happiness or good fortune in a broader, more abstract sense (life success, happiness), while tur is more about chance or luck in specific events.

• Utflykt
  Specifically a short excursion or outing, more formal or organized than tur in the sense of a trip.

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Summary:

"tur" is a versatile word meaning luck, trip/tour, or turn depending on the context. It tends to highlight the role of chance when used as luck and is colloquial in everyday speech for trips or turns.