This is the 4033rd most frequent Swedish word.
näten
"Näten" in English means "the nets" (plural form).
In this sentence, 'näten' is the plural definite form of 'nät', referring to fishing nets.
Fiskarna fastnade i näten.
The fish got caught in the nets.
Here, 'näten' refers to digital or communication networks, metaphorically extending the meaning of 'nät'.
Informationen sprids snabbt över näten.
Information spreads quickly across the networks.
In this usage, 'näten' again refers to fishing nets, emphasizing their physical condition.