This is the 4631st most frequent Swedish word.
al
"Al" in Swedish means "alder," a type of tree.
Here, 'al' refers to the tree species 'alder', which is commonly found near water bodies.
En al växer vid sjöns kant.
An alder grows by the lake's edge.
In this sentence, 'al' refers to the material of the alder tree, highlighting its utility in woodworking.
Snickaren använde trä från en al till att bygga stolen.
The carpenter used wood from an alder to build the chair.
Here, 'alen' indicates a specific alder tree, showing possession and its presence in the described scenery.