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No. 9,865 in Swedish

hakar

"Hooks" or "chins," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Han hakar alltid på när vi föreslår något.

    He always tags along when we suggest something.

    The word 'hakar' in this sentence is used colloquially to indicate participation or eagerness to join in.

  • Det är viktigt att alla hakar på gruppens mål.

    It is important that everyone supports the group's goals.

    Here, 'hakar' is used figuratively to mean aligning or agreeing with a goal, plan, or mission.

  • Hon hakar upp sig på detaljer.

    She gets stuck on details.

    In this sentence, 'hakar' is part of a phrasal verb 'hakar upp sig,' meaning to become fixated or distracted by something.

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