No. 8,608 in Swedish

blodsband

"Blodsband" means "blood ties" or "family bonds."

In a sentence

Familjens blodsband är vad som håller oss samlade i svåra tider.
The family's blood ties are what keep us together in tough times.
In this sentence, 'blodsband' refers to familial connections established by direct biological lineage, emphasizing the importance of unity and support within a family.
De kände ett starkt blodsband, trots att de aldrig tidigare hade träffats.
They felt a strong blood connection, despite having never met before.
Here, 'blodsband' metaphorically describes a deep sense of kinship or connection, possibly due to shared heritage or emotional resonance.
Kungens styrka vilade på trohet från de som han delade blodsband med.
The king's strength relied on loyalty from those he shared blood bonds with.
In this context, 'blodsband' indicates ties formed through familial relations, referring to bonds of trust and allegiance stemming from lineage.

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