This is the 4296th most frequent Swedish word.
startskottet
The Swedish word "startskottet" translates to "the starting shot" in English, often used metaphorically to indicate the beginning of an event or process.
Here, 'startskottet' is used to denote the initial signal marking the beginning of an event, specifically a competition.
Startskottet för tävlingen gick vid soluppgången.
The starting shot for the competition was fired at sunrise.
In this instance, 'startskottet' metaphorically represents the starting point or catalyst for a significant phase or achievement, likened to the firing of a starting shot.
Lanseringen av den nya produkten blev startskottet för företagets framgång.
The launch of the new product became the starting shot for the company's success.
The term 'startskottet' here signifies the initiation or commencement of an endeavor, specifically tied to the readiness achieved through preparatory conditions.