No. 13,871 in Swedish

ässet

"Ässet" in Swedish means "the ace" (as in playing cards or someone excellent at something).

In a sentence

Du är mitt äss i rockärmen.
You are my ace up my sleeve.
Here, 'äss' is used metaphorically to represent someone or something that is a hidden advantage or an excellent resource.
Ässet i kortleken är värt mycket i poker.
The ace in the deck is worth a lot in poker.
In this context, 'äss' refers literally to the playing card ace, indicating its value in the game.
Hon blev känd som äss bland piloter.
She became known as an ace among pilots.
The word 'äss' is being used here to signify exceptional skill or excellence, specifically in the profession mentioned.

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