No. 13,808 in Swedish
växlarna
"Växlarna" means "the gears" or "the switches" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Gruppen diskuterade växlarna på lokomotivet.
The group discussed the gears on the locomotive.
In this sentence, 'växlarna' refers to the gears or mechanical components of the locomotive, emphasizing its technical use.
Han kände på växlarna när han provkörde bilen.
He tested the gears when he test-drove the car.
Here, 'växlarna' denotes the transmission gears of the car, highlighting its application in automotive contexts.
Jag tycker vi måste ändra på växlarna i vår strategi.
I think we need to shift the gears in our strategy.
In this sentence, 'växlarna' is used metaphorically to suggest changes or adjustments in strategy, demonstrating its figurative utilization.
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