Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/swɛ̃/

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Translation

care

Word origin

Generally traced to a Frankish word for care or concern (compare Old High German sunnea), adopted into Old French; some scholars instead propose a Latin source, so the origin is not settled.

Origin
Frankish
Root
sunni

Other proposed origins

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsoins

Examples

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She takes great care of her plants.

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The nursing care is provided by a wonderful team.

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Take care of yourself during your trip.

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She takes great care of her plants every morning.

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Home care costs less than hospital treatment.

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This word is part of lesson 15.