This is the 1739th most frequent Swedish word.
asfalten
"Asfalten" means "the asphalt" in English.
Here, 'asfalten' refers to the paved surface in front of the house where children are engaging in play.
Barnen lekte på asfalten utanför huset.
The children played on the asphalt outside the house.
In this sentence, 'asfalten' signifies the material used to pave the driveway, which is in need of maintenance.
Vi måste reparera asfalten på uppfarten eftersom det finns sprickor.
We need to repair the asphalt on the driveway because there are cracks.
In this context, 'asfalten' describes the wet surface of the road or pavement utilized by joggers, influenced by the recent rain.