This is the 13322nd most frequent Swedish word.
tänja
To stretch, extend, or expand.
Here, 'tänja' is used metaphorically to express the extension of personal limits or boundaries.
Jag försöker att tänja mina gränser genom att lära mig nya saker.
I am trying to stretch my limits by learning new things.
In this context, 'tänja' refers to the physical act of stretching muscles.
Tränaren bad oss att tänja våra muskler innan löprundan.
The coach asked us to stretch our muscles before the run.
The usage of 'tänja' here describes the physical stretching of an object to adjust its shape or size.