This is the 193rd most frequent Swedish word.
kommunen
"The municipality."
In this sentence, 'kommunen' refers to the local governmental authority or municipality that manages services such as schools.
Kommunen ansvarar för skolan och dess resurser.
The municipality is responsible for the school and its resources.
Here, 'kommunen' is used to signify the organization or employer overseeing public services, such as libraries.
Jag jobbar för kommunen som bibliotekarie.
I work for the municipality as a librarian.
In this context, 'kommunen' represents the municipal organization providing financial support.