No. 1,973 in Swedish

smällen

"The crash" or "the blow."

In a sentence

Smällen hördes långt bort.
The explosion was heard from far away.
In this context, 'smällen' refers to a loud sound or explosion.
Han räddade sig själv och slapp undan smällen.
He saved himself and escaped the impact.
Here, 'smällen' signifies the physical impact or crash.
Smällen av deras svek kändes länge.
The blow of their betrayal was felt for a long time.
In this sentence, 'smällen' metaphorically represents an emotional blow or betrayal.

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