This is the 3664th most frequent Swedish word.
förvar
Storage or safekeeping.
The word "förvar" is used as a noun denoting a space or method for keeping or storing items.
Jag har en separat låda för förvar av gamla böcker.
I have a separate box for storing old books.
In this construction, "förvar" refers to custody or safekeeping for someone, specifically by authorities.
Polisen tog den misstänkte i förvar under utredningen.
The police took the suspect into custody during the investigation.
Here, "förvar" is part of a compound word "förvarskåpet," indicating a place used for storage.