This is the 2432nd most frequent Swedish word.
gruppspelet
"Gruppspelet" means "the group stage" in English.
In this sentence, 'gruppspelet' refers to the phase in a tournament where teams are divided into groups to compete in matches. It is used as a defined noun in a specific context.
Gruppspelet i turneringen var mycket spännande.
The group stage in the tournament was very exciting.
Here, 'gruppspelet' conveys the event or set of matches where a team's performance is evaluated. It is subjective to the speaker's hopes or opinions.
Vi önskade att laget skulle klara sig bättre i gruppspelet.
We wished that the team would perform better in the group stage.
This sentence uses 'gruppspelet' to denote a time frame or sequence, emphasizing progression to a subsequent stage. It provides information on the structure of the competition.