No. 10,739 in Swedish
känga
A sturdy boot or a critical remark.
In a sentence
Jag satte på mig mina varma kängor innan jag gick ut i snön.
I put on my warm boots before I went out into the snow.
Here, 'känga' refers to robust footwear typically used in colder weather or outdoor activities.
Han gav henne en verbal känga under debatten.
He gave her a verbal jab during the debate.
In this usage, 'känga' metaphorically means a sharp remark or criticism.
Barnen hoppade i vattenpölar med sina kängor.
The children jumped in puddles with their boots.
In this context, 'känga' again refers to boots, illustrating practical use for footwear suitable for wet conditions.
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