This is the 8392nd most frequent Swedish word.
baksmälla
Hangover.
'Baksmälla' is metaphorically used here to describe a general feeling of fatigue and discomfort reminiscent of an actual hangover.
Efter en lång arbetsvecka kan man känna sig som om man har en baksmälla, fast utan alkohol.
After a long work week, one can feel as if they have a hangover, but without alcohol.
The word 'baksmälla' is utilized symbolically to signify the aftermath or negative consequences of a poor decision or action.
Ångesten efter den dåliga investeringen kändes som en ekonomisk baksmälla.
The anxiety after the poor investment felt like an economic hangover.
Here, 'baksmälla' is used as a noun referring to the unpleasant physical state one experiences after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol.