No. 8,100 in Swedish
zlatan
"Zlatan" is used informally in Swedish as a slang verb meaning "to dominate" or "to perform exceptionally," inspired by Zlatan Ibrahimović, a famous football player.
In a sentence
Jag såg Zlatan spela fotboll igår på tv.
I saw Zlatan play football yesterday on TV.
Proper noun referring to the famous Swedish football player.
Han försöker att vara som Zlatan, självsäker och kreativ.
He tries to be like Zlatan, confident and creative.
Metaphorical use referring to the qualities associated with the football player.
De zlatanade över hela planen under matchen.
They 'Zlataned' all over the field during the game.
Verbalization indicating dominance or exceptional skill, inspired by Zlatan.
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