This is the 2391st most frequent Swedish word.
frontlinjen
"The frontline" (the forefront or leading position in a conflict or situation).
In this sentence, 'frontlinjen' is used in a military context referring to the foremost position in a battlefield between opposing forces.
Soldaterna försvarade frontlinjen mot fienden.
The soldiers defended the front line against the enemy.
Here, 'frontlinjen' is metaphorically used to describe a critical area of activity, specifically healthcare where direct interaction with patients occurs.
Hon arbetar vid frontlinjen inom sjukvården under pandemin.
She works at the frontline of healthcare during the pandemic.
In this context, 'frontlinjen' metaphorically indicates a leading position or the forefront in a particular field or topic.