No. 12,395 in Swedish

skaver

"Skaver" means "chafes" or "rubs uncomfortably."

In a sentence

Min sko skaver när jag går långt.
My shoe rubs when I walk a long distance.
The verb 'skaver' is used to describe physical discomfort or inflammation caused by friction.
Den här etiketten på tröjan skaver och är irriterande.
This tag on the sweater rubs and is irritating.
Here, 'skaver' refers to an annoying physical sensation caused by the tag rubbing against the skin.
Ibland skaver vårt förhållande på grund av kommunikationsproblem.
Sometimes our relationship becomes strained due to communication issues.
In this sentence, 'skaver' is used metaphorically to indicate tension or discomfort in a relationship.

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