slockna

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Swedish

Etymology

From Old Norse slokna.

Pronunciation

Verb

slockna (present slocknar, preterite slocknade, supine slocknat, imperative slockna)

  1. to go out (of a light or a fire)
    När elden hade slocknat gick vi hem
    When the fire had gone out, we went home
    När man släcker en lampa så slocknar den
    When you turn off a light, it goes out
    1. to burn out
  2. (figuratively) to fall asleep or pass out
    Jag var jättetrött och slocknade direkt
    I was super tired and fell asleep right away

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