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Danish
Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish smälla. Likely Onomatopoeic
Verb
smælde (imperative smæld, infinitive at smælde, present tense smælder, past tense smældede, perfect tense smældet)
- to bang make one or more loud noises
- (extended) to flap so violently in the wind that a bang is made
- (extended) to move quickly or hit something hard with a bang
- to cause to give a slap; to hit or strike hard
- Synonyms: knalde, smække
- to sing, play, say or shout something with great force
- Synonym: gjalde
- to seem strong, sharp, or stinging due to its strength (about sensory impressions)
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