This is the 5295th most frequent Swedish word.
eke
A small addition or supplement.
In this sentence, 'eke' refers to a specific type of small boat or canoe, traditionally used in Nordic regions.
Han byggde en eke för att fiska i sjön.
He built a canoe to fish in the lake.
Here, 'eke' is used as part of the phrase 'eke ut', meaning to supplement or manage something frugally, emphasizing perseverance.
Hon försökte eke ut sin livslust trots svåra tider.
She tried to eke out her zest for life despite difficult times.
In this context, 'eke' is used as a noun meaning 'oak tree', referring to the type of tree common in Swedish forests.