This is the 4955th most frequent Swedish word.
bratt
"Bratt" means "steep" in English.
Here, 'bratt' is used as an adjective to describe a steep incline.
Backen var för bratt för att cykla uppför.
The hill was too steep to cycle uphill.
In this case, 'bratt' is used metaphorically to suggest boldness or imposing nature.
Han är väldigt bratt i sina framträdanden.
He is very imposing in his performances.
Here, 'bratt' is employed to characterize someone as daring or courageous, showing a figurative usage.