big shot

Swedish translation: storfräsare

13:33 Mar 31, 2008
English to Swedish translations [PRO]
Slang / youth language
English term or phrase: big shot
Hi. I'd like to know what is Swedish slang for "big shot"?

big shot
n. Slang
An important or influential person.

Please let me know. Thank you.
hotshot2000 (X)
Local time: 07:21
Swedish translation:storfräsare
Explanation:
Other suggestions: "höjdare", "pamp", "potentat" ... the list could be endless ...
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asptech
Local time: 12:21
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Summary of answers provided
5höjdare
Mats B
5"tuffing" eller "person som har lyckats"
Karin SommerBlomstrand
4storfräsare
asptech
4VIP
Lilian S-K (X)
3storfräsare
Sven Petersson


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storfräsare


Explanation:
MORE CONTEXT NEEDED!

Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 12:21
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 7
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Asker: Hi sven-thank you for responding. big shot- Someone who is looked up to by people who tend to be follower

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storfräsare


Explanation:
Other suggestions: "höjdare", "pamp", "potentat" ... the list could be endless ...

asptech
Local time: 12:21
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 4
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
höjdare


Explanation:
Höjdare

Mats B
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
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VIP


Explanation:
Very Important Person :)

Lilian S-K (X)
Finland
Local time: 13:21
Native speaker of: Swedish
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6 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
"tuffing" eller "person som har lyckats"


Explanation:
It depends on how it is being said - can be sarcastic or it can also be a form of appraisal...

Karin SommerBlomstrand
Local time: 12:21
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
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