No. 3,703 in Swedish
halkar
"Slips" or "is slipping."
In a sentence
Jag halkar på den isiga trottoaren.
I am slipping on the icy sidewalk.
Here, 'halkar' is used in its literal sense to describe the physical action of slipping due to the slippery surface.
Han halkar efter i sina studier.
He is falling behind in his studies.
In this expression, 'halkar' metaphorically indicates lagging or getting behind in progress or completion of something.
De halkar in på projektet utan förberedelse.
They are slipping into the project without preparation.
In this case, 'halkar' is figuratively used to depict entering or engaging in something without a planned or deliberate approach, giving a sense of inadvertence.
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