bågen

This is the 8772nd most frequent Swedish word.


bågen

"The bow" or "the arch."


In this sentence, 'bågen' refers to a physical bow, as used in archery or similar activities.

Han spände bågen och siktade på målet.

He drew the bow and aimed at the target.


Here, 'bågen' is used metaphorically to describe the curved structure of an arc in a bridge design.

Vi beundrade den eleganta bågen i brokonstruktionen.

We admired the elegant arc in the bridge construction.


In this context, 'bågen' refers to the handlebars of a bicycle.

Cyklisten höll bågen stadigt när han svängde.

The cyclist held the handlebars steady as he turned.