This is the 356th most frequent Swedish word.
liknande
Similar.
The word "liknande" functions as an adjective here, describing the noun "problem", meaning "similar".
Vi har sett liknande problem tidigare.
We have seen similar problems before.
Here, "liknande" is used as a pronoun equivalent, referring back to something previously mentioned and functioning as "similar".
Kan du erbjuda något liknande?
Can you offer something similar?
In this sentence, "liknande" again serves as an adjective, modifying the noun "idéer" to indicate similarity.