No. 8,194 in Swedish
ankdamm
A small, insular community or environment marked by gossip or trivial concerns.
In a sentence
Ankdamm är en term som beskriver en liten och isolerad gemenskap.
Ankdamm is a term that describes a small and isolated community.
Here, 'ankdamm' is used metaphorically to describe a group or community characterized by introversion and isolation from external influences.
Den lilla stadens ankdamm har sina unika traditioner och konflikter.
The small town's ankdamm has its unique traditions and conflicts.
In this instance, 'ankdamm' refers to the microcosm of local community life, emphasizing its insular nature.
Ibland ser den politiska världen ut som en stor ankdamm där alla känner alla.
Sometimes, the political world looks like a big ankdamm where everyone knows everyone.
Here, 'ankdamm' is used allegorically to highlight the familiarity and interconnectedness within a possibly cliquish political environment.
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