This is the 658th most frequent Danish word.
magten
"Magten" means "the power" or "the authority" in English.
In this sentence, 'magten' means 'the power' and signifies political or governmental control.
Han tog magten i landet efter valget.
He took power in the country after the election.
Here, 'magten' refers to the ability or authority to make decisions or take action.
Hun har magten til at afgøre sagen.
She has the power to decide the case.
In this context, 'magten' denotes the capability or permission granted, coming from external support or confidence.