No. 3,670 in Swedish
galen
Crazy; insane.
In a sentence
Han är galen i fotboll.
He is crazy about football.
In this sentence, 'galen' conveys an extreme enthusiasm or passion for football, indicating a strong liking.
Det var en galen idé att försöka klättra här.
It was a crazy idea to try climbing here.
Here, 'galen' is used to describe something irrational, risky, or unconventional, highlighting the idea's nature.
Jag blev helt galen när jag tappade nycklarna.
I went completely mad when I lost my keys.
In this example, 'galen' refers to a temporary emotional state of frustration or anger caused by the situation.
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