This is the 12903rd most frequent Swedish word.
störta
"Störta" means "to crash," "to overthrow," or "to collapse."
Here, 'störta' is used in a figurative sense to mean 'overthrow' or 'depose', indicating a significant change in power or status.
Kungen blev störtad från tronen av folket.
The king was overthrown from the throne by the people.
Here, 'störta' communicates a sudden physical fall or tumble, highlighting the dynamic and often abrupt movement involved.
Barnet snubblade och störtade ner för trappan.
The child stumbled and fell down the stairs.
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.