This is the 3103rd most frequent Swedish word.
mak
"Mak" in Swedish means "power" or "authority."
In this sentence, 'makt' means 'power,' referring to influence or control over something.
Hon har stor makt över företaget.
She has great power over the company.
Here, 'makt' again refers to 'power,' specifically the capacity or authority to effect change or accomplish an objective.
För att uppnå sina mål behöver man ofta både makt och resurser.
To achieve one's goals, one often needs both power and resources.
In this case, 'maktlös' derives from 'makt,' indicating a lack of power or ability to act effectively.