herda

This is the 5775th most frequent Swedish word.


herda

"Herda" in Swedish means "to herd" or "to tend animals."


Here, 'herda' refers to shepherding or guiding sheep.

Herdan leder sina får över landskapet varje morgon.

The shepherd leads his sheep across the landscape every morning.


In this sentence, 'herda' metaphorically means managing or guiding conflicts effectively in a group.

Hon har en naturlig talang för att herda konflikter i teamet.

She has a natural talent for shepherding conflicts in the team.


Here, 'herda' is used in its historical sense, referring to the task of looking after animals and ensuring they are kept safe.

Förr i tiden brukade barnen ofta hjälpa till att herda djur.

In the past, children often helped to shepherd animals.