No. 4,827 in Swedish
bashar
"Bashar" in Swedish means to chat or have a casual conversation.
In a sentence
Han bashar matbordet när han blir upprörd.
He bashes the dining table when he gets upset.
In this sentence, 'bashar' is used to mean 'hits or strikes repeatedly,' which refers to physical action upon an object.
Hon bashar filmen för att den hade dåligt skådespeleri.
She bashes the movie for its poor acting.
Here, 'bashar' is used in a metaphorical sense to mean 'criticizes harshly,' demonstrating disapproval or negative commentary.
De bashar varandra med snöbollar under leken.
They bash each other with snowballs during the play.
In this example, 'bashar' conveys playful striking in the context of a fun activity, showing less intensity and context-specific usage.
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