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Translating "law" to other European languages

Hello kiddo! Today we will learn about translating the word "law" to different languages spoken in Europe.

So, do you know what law means? Law is a set of rules that are made by a government or a group of people in charge, to help keep people safe and make sure everyone's rights are respected. It's like a guidebook for how people should behave, and what consequences they might face if they break those rules.

Now, let's move on to how the word "law" is translated to other languages spoken in Europe.

In French, the word is "loi". In Spanish, it is "ley". In German, it is "Gesetz". In Italian, it is "legge". In Portuguese, it is "lei". In Dutch, it is "wet". In Russian, it is "закон" (pronounced "zakon"). In Polish, it is "prawo". In Swedish, it is "lag". In Norwegian, it is "lov". In Danish, it is "lov". In Finnish, it is "laki".

See how different the words are in each language? But all of them mean the same thing - a set of rules that everyone needs to follow to stay safe and fair.

I hope that helps you understand how the word "law" is translated to other European languages. Remember, learning about different languages and cultures can be fun and exciting!