No. 11,363 in Swedish

nagelbitare

A "nagelbitare" in Swedish refers to a "nail-biter" or a "tense situation."

In a sentence

Det var en riktig nagelbitare när vi såg finalen.
It was a real nail-biter when we watched the final.
In this sentence, 'nagelbitare' is used metaphorically to describe an exciting or suspenseful event that keeps the viewer on edge.
Han blev en nagelbitare eftersom han var så nervös inför provet.
He became a nail-biter because he was so nervous about the exam.
Here, 'nagelbitare' is used literally to describe someone who bites their nails, often as a response to feeling anxious.
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' refers to a colloquial term for a product designed to deter nail biting, showing its practical application.

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