This is the 913th most frequent Swedish word.
myndigheten
"The authority" or "the agency" (referring to a government authority).
In this sentence, 'myndigheten' is used as a noun referring to an authoritative administrative body responsible for a specific task.
Myndigheten ansvarar för att utfärda nya pass.
The authority is responsible for issuing new passports.
Here, 'myndigheten' represents the particular government agency I reached out to for information or support.
Jag kontaktade myndigheten för att fråga om stödmöjligheter.
I contacted the authority to inquire about support options.
This usage of 'myndigheten' signifies the role of a regulatory or informational body releasing an official document.