This is the 1241st most frequent Swedish word.
legat
"Legat" in Swedish means "legacy" or "bequest."
In this sentence, 'legat' is the past participle of the verb 'ligga', which means 'to lie' (in the sense of being positioned on a surface). It indicates a state or action carried out over a period of time.
Jag har legat i sängen hela dagen.
I have been lying in bed all day.
Here, 'legat' again serves as the past participle of 'ligga', referring metaphorically to something being present or awaiting attention.
Förslaget om att återuppbygga bron har legat på bordet länge.
The proposal to rebuild the bridge has been on the table for a long time.
In this usage, 'legat' metaphorically expresses the idea of effort or labor being foundational or existing as a basis for success.