This is the 5817th most frequent Swedish word.
horndal
"Horndal" does not have a specific definition in regular Swedish; it is primarily a proper noun referring to a locality in Sweden.
In this sentence, 'Horndal' is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific place.
Horndal är en liten ort i Dalarna.
Horndal is a small locality in Dalarna.
Here, 'Horndal' is part of the term 'Horndal effect,' which relates to an economic concept named after the locality due to observed phenomena.
Företaget upplevde en så kallad Horndal-effekt, där produktionen ökade utan investeringar.
The company experienced a so-called Horndal effect, where production increased without investments.
In this usage, 'Horndal' again refers to the locality, emphasizing a visitor's perspective or activity.