This is the 781st most frequent Swedish word.
bostad
The Swedish word "bostad" means "residence" or "housing" in English.
Here, 'bostad' is used as a noun to signify someone's residence or living place.
Jag har en ny bostad i centrum.
I have a new residence in the city center.
In this instance, 'bostad' refers to the concept of a place to live, emphasizing the challenge of securing housing.
Det är svårt att hitta en bostad i den här staden.
It is difficult to find a residence in this city.
Here, 'bostad' is part of the term 'bostadsrätter', which specifies a type of residential property ownership.