rocket

rocket

The Swedish word "rocket" translates to "missile" or "firework" in English.

The word 'raket' here refers to a spacecraft or missile that is propelled by rocket engines.

Jag såg en raket skjutas upp i himlen.

I saw a rocket being launched into the sky.

In this sentence, the word 'raket' is used in a scientific context describing the mechanism or concept of a rocket.

Tom förklarade hur en raket fungerar.

Tom explained how a rocket works.

Here, 'raket' is used metaphorically to compare fast progression or impactful movement to the concept of a rocket.

Detta företag är som en raket, det går framåt snabbt och med stor kraft.

This company is like a rocket, it progresses rapidly and with great power.