This is the 4806th most frequent Swedish word.
bana
Path, track, course, or trajectory.
Here, 'bana' refers to a physical path or course used for running or other activities.
Jag sprang på den grusiga banan i parken.
I ran on the gravel track in the park.
In this sentence, 'bana' is used figuratively to mean 'paving a way'.
Han är på god väg att bana genvägen till succé.
He is well on his way to paving the shortcut to success.
Here, 'bana' again means 'track', emphasizing its use as a location or route for athletic preparation.