No. 12,655 in Swedish
spadtaget
The Swedish word "spadtaget" means "the groundbreaking" (in the context of starting a construction project) or "the spade stroke" (literally).
In a sentence
De tog det första spadtaget för att börja bygget.
They took the first spadtaget to begin the construction.
In this sentence, "spadtaget" refers to the ceremonial first dig, often marking the start of a construction project.
Varje spadtaget i trädgården gjorde jorden mer bördig.
Each spadtaget in the garden made the soil more fertile.
Here, "spadtaget" is used literally to describe the act of digging with a spade, contributing to the soil's quality.
Spadtaget symboliserade början på en ny era.
The spadtaget symbolized the beginning of a new era.
In this context, "spadtaget" is used figuratively to represent the initiation of a significant event.
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