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Swedish frequency list

No. 8,654 in Swedish

borra

"Borra" means "to drill" in English.

In a sentence

  • Jag måste borra ett hål i väggen.

    I need to drill a hole in the wall.

    Used as a verb referring to the act of drilling.

  • Borran som används för att göra hål är väldigt kraftig.

    The drill used to make holes is very powerful.

    Used as a noun referring to the tool 'drill' itself.

  • Han gillar att borra ner sig i detaljer.

    He likes to delve into details.

    Used metaphorically as a verb indicating the action of delving closely.

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