This is the 12691st most frequent Swedish word.
spjärnar
"Spjärnar" means "braces" or "resists" in English, referring to exerting force in opposition or holding firm against something.
Here, 'spjärnar emot' means to resist or push back against an external force.
Hunden spjärnar emot när jag försöker dra honom.
The dog braces itself when I try to pull him.
In this sentence, 'spjärnar mot' implies firmness and anchoring against external forces.
Trädets rötter spjärnar mot marken och förhindrar erosion.
The tree roots brace against the ground and prevent erosion.
The phrase 'spjärnar med' suggests active use of effort or resistance against a physical situation.