No. 12,151 in Swedish
rycket
The Swedish word "rycket" translates to "the jerk" or "the sudden motion" in English.
In a sentence
När han gör rycket på slutet vinner han alltid loppet.
When he makes the burst of speed at the end, he always wins the race.
Here, 'rycket' refers to a sudden burst or spurt, commonly used in the context of physical effort or speed in a competitive scenario.
Det var rycket som gjorde att vi kunde fixa det i tid.
It was the sudden effort that allowed us to fix it on time.
'Rycket' here signifies a sudden concentrated effort or action that was crucial for accomplishing something within a short timeframe.
Hon tog rycket och bestämde sig för att flytta utomlands.
She took the initiative and decided to move abroad.
In this context, 'rycket' implies taking a decisive action, often overcoming hesitation or obstacles, to achieve something important.
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