No. 12,843 in Swedish
strypa
To strangle or choke.
In a sentence
Han försökte att strypa motorn för att spara bränsle.
He tried to choke the engine to save fuel.
Here, 'strypa' is used in the context of controlling or limiting flow, commonly applied to mechanical contexts like engines.
De beslutade att strypa tillgången på resurser.
They decided to restrict the access to resources.
In this case, 'strypa' means to restrict or limit, often used in contexts involving supply or availability.
Det är viktigt att aldrig strypa någon, eftersom det kan vara livsfarligt.
It is important to never strangle someone, as it could be life-threatening.
Here, 'strypa' refers to physical strangulation or pressure around the neck, showcasing its literal meaning in a critical safety context.
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