No. 12,721 in Swedish
spänn
"Spänn" is slang for "kronor" (Swedish currency), meaning "bucks" or "money."
In a sentence
Jag köpte en bok för hundra spänn.
I bought a book for a hundred bucks.
Here, 'spänn' is used as a slang term for Swedish currency, equivalent to 'bucks' in English.
Kalle var helt spänd innan tävlingen.
Kalle was completely tense before the competition.
In this sentence, 'spänd' indicates a state of physical or emotional tension, deriving from the root word 'spänning' (tension).
Kan du spänna fast säkerhetsbältet?
Can you tighten the seatbelt?
In this instance, 'spänna' is a verb meaning 'to tighten' or 'to fasten,' often used in practical situations.
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