No. 1,036 in Swedish
hemmalaget
The Swedish word "hemmalaget" means "the home team" in English.
In a sentence
Hemmamatchen slutade med en seger för hemmalaget.
The home game ended with a victory for the home team.
The word 'hemmalaget' refers to the team playing at their home venue.
Hemmaledningen gav hemmalaget en fördel.
The lead at home gave the home team an advantage.
Here, 'hemmalaget' again refers to the team that is hosting and playing in their home environment.
Trots svårigheter utanför planen kämpade hemmalaget tappert.
Despite difficulties off the field, the home team fought bravely.
In this case, 'hemmalaget' describes the team situated in and supported by the home crowd.
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