No. 8,773 in Swedish
bål
"Bål" in Swedish can mean either "torso" (the main part of the body excluding limbs and head) or "bonfire."
In a sentence
Han tände en stor bål på stranden för att hålla sig varm.
He lit a large bonfire on the beach to keep warm.
The word 'bål' here refers to a 'bonfire', indicating a large, controlled outdoor fire often used for warmth or gatherings.
Gymnastik är bra för att stärka bålmusklerna.
Gymnastics is good for strengthening the core muscles.
In this context, 'bål' refers to the 'core' of the human body, which includes areas around the abdomen and lower back.
Han blandade en fruktig bål inför festen.
He prepared a fruity punch for the party.
Here, 'bål' describes a 'punch', a type of beverage often mixed with fruit and served at social gatherings.
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