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Swedish
Alternative forms
Etymology
av + fyra
Verb
avfyra (present avfyrar, preterite avfyrade, supine avfyrat, imperative avfyra)
- to fire (a gun, a bullet, a piece of fireworks, a rocket, etc.)
avfyra en pistol- fire a gun
avfyra tio skott- fire ten bullets
avfyra en fyrverkeripjäs- fire a piece of fireworks
- to launch (a torpedo, etc.)
avfyra en torped- launch/fire a torpedo
- Synonym: (mostly for firearms) avlossa
Usage notes
For launching something upwards that isn't a projectile (like a space rocket), see skjuta upp (which can also be used for fireworks and the like).
Conjugation
Conjugation of avfyra (weak)
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