No. 10,985 in Swedish
lånekarusellen
The term "lånekarusellen" refers to a cyclical borrowing situation where loans are repeatedly taken to repay previous debts, often leading to financial instability.
In a sentence
Banken förklarade hur lånekarusellen skulle påverka långsiktiga investeringar.
The bank explained how the loan carousel would affect long-term investments.
In this sentence, "lånekarusellen" refers metaphorically to a cycle or system of loans and debts, illustrating complex financial dynamics.
Många familjer fastnar i lånekarusellen de försöker undvika.
Many families get stuck in the loan carousel they try to avoid.
Here, "lånekarusellen" is used to describe a situation where families face continuous borrowing, potentially leading to financial struggles.
Politikerna diskuterade riskerna med att tillåta en oreglerad lånekarusell.
The politicians discussed the risks of allowing an unregulated loan carousel.
This usage symbolizes the perils of uncontrolled lending practices, highlighting systemic economic risks.
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