Glossary entry

Swedish term or phrase:

åka på stryk

English translation:

thought he was going to get beaten up

Added to glossary by Madelen Neikter
Feb 15, 2008 13:06
16 yrs ago
Swedish term

åka på stryk

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Context is a description of an unpleasant experience when travelling, the narrator thinking he "skulle på åka på stryk". The text is quite informal. Any help gratefully received.
Proposed translations (English)
5 +4 thought he was going to get beaten up
Change log

Feb 16, 2008 14:26: Madelen Neikter Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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thought he was going to get beaten up

I'd say

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Note added at 30 mins (2008-02-15 13:36:05 GMT)
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antar det står "skulle åka på stryk" i originalet
Peer comment(s):

agree Tania McConaghy : thought he'd get a beating, or perhaps punishment if it doesn't mean a literal beating. It could mean being beaten in a competition
28 mins
Thank you
agree Sofia Holm Renaut (X)
2 hrs
Thank you
agree Tim Kynerd : Tania's point about a possible figurative meaning is well taken, too.
2 hrs
Thank you
agree asptech : that is the meaning all right, but it can be interpreted differently depending on the context
6 hrs
Thank you
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Many thanks for your help, Madelen."
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