spänn

See also: spann, Spann, spánn, and Spánn

Swedish

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

See spänna.

Verb

spänn

  1. imperative of spänna

Etymology 2

Unknown origin. Possibly derived from German Späne (“chips; money”) or English spend. Entered broader Swedish via Younger Månsing cant. According to SO attested since 1910.

Noun

spänn c

  1. (colloquial) krona, Swedish unit of currency
    Synonym: krona
    Får jag låna 20 spänn?
    Can I borrow 20 kronas?

References

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