This is the 4866th most frequent Swedish word.
berättelsen
"The story" or "the narrative."
In this sentence, 'berättelsen' refers to a narrative or story being discussed or described.
Berättelsen handlade om en modig riddare.
The story was about a brave knight.
Here, 'berättelsen' describes the engaging aspect of the story and how it captivated someone's attention.
Jag blev helt uppslukad av berättelsen.
I was completely absorbed by the story.
In this use, 'berättelsen' highlights the role of the story as a medium for conveying a message or meaning.