This is the 2302nd most frequent Swedish word.
bete
"Bete" in Swedish means "bait" or "pasture," depending on context.
The verb 'betade' is derived from 'bete,' meaning 'to graze' in this context.
Hästarna betade på ängen.
The horses grazed in the meadow.
Here, 'bete' is used as a noun meaning 'pasture' or 'grazing material.'
Det finns gott om bete för korna här.
There is plenty of grazing for the cows here.
In this sentence, 'bete' refers to 'behavior,' illustrating a broader use of the term.