dyr

dyr

Expensive.

In this sentence, 'dyr' is used as an adjective describing the car, indicating that it is expensive.

Bilen är väldigt dyr.

The car is very expensive.

Here, 'dyrt', the neuter form of 'dyr', describes the mistake, implying it had significant consequences or costs.

Det var ett dyrt misstag.

It was a costly mistake.

In this context, 'dyr' is used metaphorically to describe emotional value or importance.

Hon är dyr för mig eftersom hon betyder mycket.

She is precious to me because she means a lot.