axel

This is the 4779th most frequent Swedish word.


axel

"Axel" in Swedish means "shoulder" in English.


In this sentence, 'axel' refers to the body part 'shoulder', which is a common usage in anatomy.

Han kände en smärta i sin axel efter träningen.

He felt pain in his shoulder after the training.


Here, 'axel' is used to mean 'axle', which is a mechanical term related to vehicles or machinery.

Hjulets axel är böjd efter olyckan.

The wheel's axle is bent after the accident.


In this example, 'axlarna' (the shoulders in plural form) is derived from 'axel', showing movement associated with the body part.

Hon rör sig med axlarna när hon dansar.

She moves with her shoulders while she dances.