No. 4,304 in Swedish
stram
Tight, strict, or rigid.
In a sentence
Den nya kostymen sitter stram och är väldigt elegant.
The new suit fits tight and is very elegant.
In this context, 'stram' is used to describe the physical property of tightness or snugness, indicative of a well-fitted garment.
Företaget håller en stram budget för att minska kostnaderna.
The company maintains a strict budget to reduce costs.
Here, 'stram' refers to stringency or discipline, applied to the financial behavior of maintaining constrained expenditure.
Lärarens strama attityd skapar ordning i klassrummet.
The teacher's strict attitude creates order in the classroom.
In this context, 'stram' expresses strictness or firmness regarding someone's demeanor or approach.
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