bakbundna

This is the 8387th most frequent Swedish word.


bakbundna

"Tied up" or "bound," often figuratively meaning restrained or powerless.


Metaphorical use of 'bakbundna', referring to a feeling of helplessness or limitation.

De kände sig som att ha bakbundna händer när de inte kunde ändra resultatet.

They felt like having their hands tied when they couldn't change the outcome.


Literal use of 'bakbundna', describing physical hands being tied together.

Polisen fann honom med bakbundna händer längst en väg.

The police found him with his hands tied together alongside a road.


Metaphorical use of 'bakbundna', implying restricted ability due to constraints.

Lagstiftningen gjorde att företagen hade bakbundna händer när det kom till innovation.

Legislation meant that companies had tied hands when it came to innovation.