No. 12,691 in Swedish
spjärnar
"Spjärnar" means "braces" or "resists" in English, referring to exerting force in opposition or holding firm against something.
In a sentence
Hunden spjärnar emot när jag försöker dra honom.
The dog braces itself when I try to pull him.
Here, 'spjärnar emot' means to resist or push back against an external force.
Trädets rötter spjärnar mot marken och förhindrar erosion.
The tree roots brace against the ground and prevent erosion.
In this sentence, 'spjärnar mot' implies firmness and anchoring against external forces.
Barnet spjärnar med fötterna mot stolen för att inte glida ner.
The child braces their feet against the chair to avoid sliding down.
The phrase 'spjärnar med' suggests active use of effort or resistance against a physical situation.
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