This is the 5231st most frequent Swedish word.
dow
The Swedish word "dow" does not exist; it may be a misspelling or misunderstanding.
In this sentence, 'dow' is used to represent an onomatopoeic sound, mimicking the sound made by the bird in the story.
Jag hörde en liten dow från fågeln.
I heard a little 'dow' from the bird.
Here, 'dow' metaphorically conveys the act of influencing or swaying a decision, showcasing its figurative usage to describe effort in persuasion.
Hon försökte dow ett beslut i sin fördel.
She tried to sway a decision in her favor.
In this context, 'dow' is used as a dialectal term implying 'to do' or 'to attend to,' emphasizing practical efforts or actions involved.