This is the 4864th most frequent Swedish word.
beroende
Dependent; addiction.
Here, 'beroende' is used to mean 'dependent', indicating reliance on something for functionality or satisfaction.
Jag är beroende av kaffe på morgonen.
I am dependent on coffee in the morning.
In this sentence, 'beroende' can metaphorically express a strong inclination or need to act in a certain way, akin to being dedicated or committed.
Han är beroende av att lösa problemen snabbt.
He is focused on solving the problems quickly.
Here, 'beroende' describes the state of relying on others, illustrating its use in describing emotional or social dependence.