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Säng
Bed
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
The furniture you sleep on.
Example
Den här sängen är mycket skön.
This bed is very comfortable.
Etymology
'Säng' originates from the Old Norse 'seng', which is of Proto-Germanic origin as '*sangwō', signifying a place to sleep. The term has retained its meaning over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Säng' is widely used in both spoken and written Swedish for referring to beds in various contexts, suitable for formal and informal discussions.