No. 12,697 in Swedish
sporrar
"Sporrar" in Swedish means "spurs" (pointed devices on boots) or "stimulates/encourages" depending on context.
In a sentence
Hans prestationer sporrar mig att försöka hårdare.
His achievements spur me to try harder.
Here, 'sporrar' is used as a verb meaning 'to encourage or stimulate someone to take action, often with motivation or inspiration.'
Ryttaren justerade sina sporrar innan tävlingen.
The rider adjusted their spurs before the competition.
In this sentence, 'sporrar' refers to a physical item worn on a rider's boots to prompt the horse forward, illustrating its usage as a noun.
Diskussionen sporrar nya ideér bland deltagarna.
The discussion spurs new ideas among the participants.
Here, 'sporrar' again serves as a verb but emphasizes its role in prompting intellectual or creative activity among people involved.
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