stanú

stanú is a Swedish word that can function as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to become, to get, or to grow. For example, "Han blev arg" translates to "He became angry." It can also be used to indicate a change of state, such as "Vädret blev varmare" meaning "The weather got warmer." The verb stanú is irregular and its past tense is "blev" and its supine form is "blivit."

As a noun, stanú is a neuter word and refers to a stake or a post. For instance, one might drive a stake into the ground to mark a spot, which would be described using the noun stanú. The plural form of stanú is also stanú. This word is relatively uncommon in modern Swedish, with other words like "insats" or "påle" being more frequently used for the concept of a stake or post. The verb form, however, remains very common and is a fundamental part of the Swedish language. Understanding the dual nature of stanú is key to comprehending its usage in various contexts.