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No. 12,896 in Swedish

stånga

"Stånga" means "to butt" or "to ram" with the head or horns.

In a sentence

  • Tjuren stod redo att stånga torero.

    The bull stood ready to ram the bullfighter.

    In this sentence, 'stånga' is used to describe the physical action of a bull preparing to ram with its horns.

  • Barnen lekte och råkade stånga varandra av misstag.

    The children were playing and accidentally hit each other.

    Here, 'stånga' is applied to indicate an accidental collision or bump between individuals.

  • Jag tvingades stånga min väg genom folkmassan.

    I had to push through the crowd.

    In this usage, 'stånga' metaphorically means to push or force through an obstacle, reflecting persistence or effort.

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