This is the 460th most frequent Swedish word.
leder
The Swedish word "leder" can mean "joints" (anatomy) or "leads" (present tense of "to lead"), depending on context.
Here, 'leder' is the present tense of the verb 'leda,' meaning 'to lead.' It shows the subject guiding or directing others.
Han leder gruppen till framgång.
He leads the group to success.
In this sentence, 'leder' is again the present tense of the verb 'leda,' but it describes a path or road resulting in a specific destination.
Vägen leder till skolan.
The road leads to the school.
Here, 'leder' is used as a plural noun meaning 'joints,' which are parts of the body where bones connect.