sparken

sparken

"The kick" or "the firing" (depending on context).

In this sentence, 'sparken' refers to being dismissed from employment, a common use of the term.

Jag fick sparken från mitt jobb.

I got fired from my job.

Here, 'spark' (derived from 'sparken' in another form) refers to a physical kick, specifically in sports or actions.

Han gav fotbollen en hård spark.

He gave the football a hard kick.

In this example, 'spark' metaphorically indicates a kick, which can be literal or figurative, to stimulate an action or resolve an issue.

Om bilen inte startar, kan du prova att ge startmotorn en liten spark.

If the car doesn't start, you might try giving the starter a small kick.