This is the 13507th most frequent Swedish word.
utmanar
"Utmanar" means "challenges" or "dares."
The word 'utmanar' is used as a verb meaning 'to challenge' and describes the action of proposing or engaging in a challenge.
Hon utmanar sina kompisar i schack.
She challenges her friends in chess.
Here 'utmanar' illustrates the act of questioning or competing against established norms or standards.
Företaget utmanar branschens etablerade standarder.
The company challenges the industry's established standards.
In this sentence, 'utmanar' is used reflexively, indicating the self-imposed action of challenging oneself.