This is the 3476th most frequent Swedish word.
bänken
"The bench."
Here, 'bänken' refers to a physical bench as a piece of furniture used for sitting.
Jag sitter på bänken i parken.
I am sitting on the bench in the park.
In this sentence, 'bänken' signifies a specific bench located on the porch, focusing on the act of painting.
De målade bänken på verandan grön.
They painted the bench on the porch green.
Here, 'bänken' is used to denote a kitchen counter, showcasing its versatility in meaning depending on context.