spåna

Swedish

Etymology 1

Likely related to spån (shaving, chip). Attested since 1943.

Verb

spåna (present spånar, preterite spånade, supine spånat, imperative spåna)

  1. to ponder, or (informally) brainstorm if of several people (ponder and contribute ideas spontaneously)
    Jag spånar på vad jag kan laga för gott till middag med ingredienserna jag har hemma
    I'm pondering what good stuff I could make for dinner with the ingredients I have at home
    De försökte spåna fram en plan
    They tried to brainstorm a plan
    De spånade kring sätt att minska matsvinnet
    They brainstormed around ways to reduce food waste
Conjugation

Etymology 2

From spån (shaving, chip) + -a.

Verb

spåna (present spånar, preterite spånade, supine spånat, imperative spåna)

  1. to produce or cover in shavings or chips (spån)
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