No. 3,386 in Swedish
axlar
"Axlar" means "shoulders" in English.
In a sentence
Han lyfter vikter för att stärka sina axlar.
He lifts weights to strengthen his shoulders.
In this sentence, "axlar" refers to shoulders, a part of the human body.
Hon tar ansvar på sina axlar för hela projektet.
She takes responsibility on her shoulders for the entire project.
Here, "axlar" is used metaphorically to signify bearing responsibility.
Min bils fjädrar belastas mest på dess axlar.
My car's springs are loaded most on its axles.
In this context, "axlar" refers to axles, a structural component of a vehicle.
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