This is the 5540th most frequent Swedish word.
förlängningen
"The extension" or "the prolongation."
Here, 'förlängningen' refers to the additional period of play in a sports game beyond its regular time limits.
Ishockeymatchen avgjordes i förlängningen.
The hockey match was decided in the overtime period.
In this instance, 'förlängningen' describes the act of making something last longer or expanding its duration.
Förlängningen av projektet kräver extra resurser.
The extension of the project requires additional resources.
Here, 'förlängningen' is used figuratively to describe an eventual, long-term outcome.