No. 13,693 in Swedish
vingklippt
"Vingklippt" means "clipped-wing" and figuratively refers to being restricted or limited in freedom or capability.
In a sentence
Fågeln är vingklippt och kan inte flyga.
The bird is clipped-winged and cannot fly.
The term 'vingklippt' is used literally to describe a bird whose wings have been clipped, restricting its ability to fly.
Efter den hårda kritiken kände sig ledaren som att vara vingklippt.
After the harsh criticism, the leader felt as if being clipped-winged.
Here, 'vingklippt' is utilized metaphorically to express a sense of being restricted or hindered in one's abilities or independence.
Den nya lagen gjorde många företag vingklippta och oförmögna att expandera.
The new law made many companies clipped-winged and unable to expand.
In this context, 'vingklippt' refers to a figurative restriction or limitation placed on companies, impacting their potential for growth or freedom.
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