dubbelsmäll

dubbelsmäll

"Double blow" or "double hit."

Here, 'dubbelsmäll' is used metaphorically to describe two simultaneous negative occurrences, emphasizing their combined impact.

Det var en dubbelsmäll när vi både förlorade matchen och skadade vår bästa spelare.

It was a double blow when we both lost the game and injured our best player.

In this context, 'dubbelsmäll' is used literally to describe the sound of two quick successive explosive noises.

Under fyrverkerierna hördes plötsligt en kraftig dubbelsmäll.

During the fireworks, a strong double explosion was suddenly heard.

Here, 'dubbelsmäll' takes on a figurative meaning, referring to two negative developments happening simultaneously and causing further difficulties.

Företaget fick en dubbelsmäll med både minskade intäkter och ökade kostnader.

The company received a double blow with both decreased revenues and increased costs.