an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

kulturellt arv, arv

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

dränering, avvattning

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

spionage

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

ordspråk, talesätt

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

bränsleförbrukning, miljökostnad

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

brosk

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

mirage, illusion

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

vis, rådgivare

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

mäklare, brokerage

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

skämt, lätt samtal

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

demurrage, avgift för dröjsmål

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

minskning, förminskning

