No. 10,909 in Swedish
lobbar
"Lobbar" means "lobbies" or "advocates" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Han lobbar hårt för att få stöd för sin idé.
He lobbies hard to get support for his idea.
In this sentence, 'lobbar' is used to describe the verb 'to lobby,' representing the act of actively seeking support for a specific cause or idea.
Den skicklige spelaren lobbar bollen över målvakten.
The skillful player lobs the ball over the goalkeeper.
Here, 'lobbar' refers to the action of kicking or hitting a ball in a high arc, often to strategically maneuver in sports such as soccer or tennis.
De lobbar för en bättre arbetsmiljö.
They are lobbying for a better work environment.
Similarly to the first sentence, 'lobbar' illustrates the act of lobbying or advocating for improvements or changes, specifically aiming for a better work context in this case.
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