This is the 7310th most frequent Swedish word.
shanghai
To trick or force someone into doing something or going somewhere.
The word 'shanghaied' here denotes being compelled or deceived into service, derived from historical practices.
Han blev shanghajd av ett skumt företag.
He was shanghaied by a shady company.
In this context, 'shanghai' is used to mean commandeering or taking control of something forcefully or unexpectedly.
Vi kan shangha den stora båten för att komma över vattnet.
We can shanghai the big boat to cross the water.
Here, 'Shanghai' is properly used as the name of the Chinese city, denoting its geographical and cultural identity.