Swedish Word of the Day
anstränga
AN-stRÄN-ga • verb — 18th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to exert effort; to strain oneself
Examples
- Jag måste anstränga mig för att klara provet.
(I have to make an effort to pass the test.) - Hon ansträngde sig för att lyssna noga.
(She strained herself to listen carefully.) - Du behöver inte anstränga dig så mycket.
(You don't need to exert yourself so much.)
Synonyms
- ansträcka
- sträva
- göra sitt bästa
This word is commonly used when talking about effort, physical strain, or trying hard at something. It often appears with the reflexive form "anstränga sig".
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