This is the 11363rd most frequent Swedish word.
nagelbitare
A "nagelbitare" in Swedish refers to a "nail-biter" or a "tense situation."
Here, 'nagelbitare' is used literally to describe someone who bites their nails, often as a response to feeling anxious.
Han blev en nagelbitare eftersom han var så nervös inför provet.
He became a nail-biter because he was so nervous about the exam.
In this sentence, 'nagelbitare' refers to a colloquial term for a product designed to deter nail biting, showing its practical application.
Jag köpte en nagelbitare på apoteket för att sluta bita på naglarna.
I bought a nail-biter at the pharmacy to stop biting my nails.
In this sentence, 'nagelbitare' is used metaphorically to describe an exciting or suspenseful event that keeps the viewer on edge.