This is the 1044th most frequent Swedish word.
isen
"The ice."
Here, 'isen' refers to the ice as a physical surface suitable for skating, formed on a water body.
Barnen åkte skridskor på isen hela eftermiddagen.
The children skated on the ice all afternoon.
In this sentence, 'isen' relates to the ice covering a lake, emphasizing its physical state and fragility.
Isen brast under hans fötter när han gick över sjön.
The ice cracked under his feet as he walked across the lake.
This usage of 'isen' denotes the ice being affected by a change in temperature, emphasizing its tendency to melt when exposed to heat.