rivas

This is the 2622nd most frequent Swedish word.

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rivas

"Rivas" means "to be torn" or "to fight" depending on context.


In this sentence, 'rivas' is used in its passive form to describe the action of demolition, meaning that the house is going to be torn down.

Huset ska rivas nästa månad.

The house will be demolished next month.


Here, 'riva' is used in its active form, indicating the subjects (they) actively demolishing the object (the amusement park).

Jag hörde att de ska riva nöjesparken.

I heard that they are going to tear down the amusement park.


In this example, 'rivas' is employed in a passive form to depict the rug getting torn by the cat as an indirect effect.

Mattan började rivas av kattens klor.

The rug began to be torn by the cat's claws.