This is the 1764th most frequent Swedish word.
bröd
Bread.
Here, 'bröd' is used to signify the staple food 'bread', referring to the baked product in general.
Jag köpte nybakat bröd från bageriet.
I bought freshly baked bread from the bakery.
In this sentence, 'brödet' refers specifically to a loaf of bread that is to be sliced and prepared for serving.
Kan du skära brödet i skivor?
Can you slice the bread into slices?
Here, 'bröd' is metaphorically utilized to symbolize sustenance or the essential sustenance required for life.