This is the 1773rd most frequent Swedish word.
diket
Ditch.
Here, 'diket' refers to a physical ditch, typically meant for water drainage or agricultural purposes.
Bönderna reparerade diket för att förbättra dräneringen.
The farmers repaired the ditch to improve drainage.
In this usage, 'diket' indicates a roadside ditch, demonstrating a common context involving accidents or vehicular loss of control.
Bilen gled av vägen och hamnade i diket.
The car slid off the road and ended up in the ditch.
Here, 'diket' represents an overgrown or unused ditch, emphasizing natural or historical settings.