startskott

startskott

The Swedish word "startskott" means "starting shot" or "the signal to start something."

Here, 'startskott' is used literally to refer to the physical sound of a starting gun marking the beginning of a race.

Maratonloppet började med ett högt startskott.

The marathon race began with a loud starting shot.

In this sentence, 'startskott' is applied metaphorically to signify the initiation or beginning of a process, project, or event.

Startskottet för den nya strategin var mötet förra veckan.

The starting point for the new strategy was the meeting last week.

Here, 'startskott' is used figuratively to indicate an event or signal that prompts or motivates an activity to begin.

Efter regnbyarna på morgonen blev solen som ett startskott för vårutflykten.

After the morning rain showers, the sun became the starting signal for the spring outing.