No. 12,903 in Swedish

störta

"Störta" means "to crash," "to overthrow," or "to collapse."

In a sentence

Kungen blev störtad från tronen av folket.
The king was overthrown from the throne by the people.
Here, 'störta' is used in a figurative sense to mean 'overthrow' or 'depose', indicating a significant change in power or status.
Piloten tvingades störta flygplanet på grund av motorfel.
The pilot was forced to crash the plane due to engine failure.
In this case, 'störta' is applied literally to describe the act of causing a crash, often used in the context of aviation or impactful accidents.
Barnet snubblade och störtade ner för trappan.
The child stumbled and fell down the stairs.
Here, 'störta' communicates a sudden physical fall or tumble, highlighting the dynamic and often abrupt movement involved.

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