This is the 9th most frequent Danish word.
som
The Danish word "som" means "as," "like," "which," "who," or "that," depending on context.
Here, 'som' functions as a conjunction meaning 'as', indicating the capacity or role of 'lærer'.
Jeg arbejder som lærer.
I work as a teacher.
In this sentence, 'som' is a relative pronoun connecting the antecedent 'mand' with the relative clause 'elsker at læse'.
Han er en mand, som elsker at læse.
He is a man who loves to read.
'Som' is used here to emphasize or clarify in the context of 'hvem', adding a sense of specificity.