Swedish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French craqueler

Verb

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krackelera (present krackelerar, preterite krackelerade, supine krackelerat, imperative krackelera)

  1. to develop a pattern of fine cracks or fissures; to (slowly) break up into many distinct, but similar pieces
  2. (also figuratively) to (start to) display cracks and fissures in an originally smooth and polished surface; to begin to display the truth hidden under layers of artificial perfection

Conjugation

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