No. 12,569 in Swedish
smida
To forge or create, typically referring to working with metal.
In a sentence
Jag tycker om att smida metall i min smedja.
I like forging metal in my smithy.
In this sentence, 'smida' is used in its literal sense, referring to the craft of forging metal.
Vi måste smida planer för att lösa problemet.
We need to forge plans to solve the problem.
Here, 'smida' is used figuratively, meaning to create or devise something, such as plans or strategies.
De smider nya vänskapsband genom sina samtal.
They forge new bonds of friendship through their conversations.
In this context, 'smida' is metaphorical, describing the formation or strengthening of relationships.
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