sprätta

Swedish

Verb

sprätta (present sprätter, preterite sprätte, supine sprätt, imperative sprätt)

  1. to scratch or otherwise disturb (the surface layer of something), sending small particles flying
    Hönan sprätte i jorden efter mask
    The hen scratched the ground (kicking up dirt), hunting worms
    Ta det lugnt med leksaksspaden! Du sprätter sand på mig.
    Take it easy with the toy shovel! You're getting sand on me.
  2. (sometimes impersonal) to emit small particles (of something) at high velocity
    Tall sprätter mer än annan ved
    Pine throws more sparks compared to other firewood
    Sänk temperaturen! Det sprätter.
    Lower the temperature! It's splattering (oil/water, out of the pan).
  3. to shoot off at high velocity (of something small)
    Gräshoppan och gummisnodden sprätte iväg
    The grasshopper and the rubber band shot off
  4. to act in a conspicious (overly) proud manner; to swagger
    Han gick omkring uppe på scenen och och sprätte efter segern
    He was swaggering around up on the stage after the victory

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