This is the 2577th most frequent Swedish word.
odla
"Odla" means "to cultivate" or "to grow" (plants, crops, etc.).
Here, 'odla' refers to the act of cultivating or planting plants as a hobby or for consumption.
Jag tycker om att odla grönsaker i min trädgård.
I like cultivating vegetables in my garden.
'Odla' is used metaphorically here, meaning to foster or develop original concepts or innovations.
Företaget planerar att odla nya idéer för att förbättra sina produkter.
The company plans to cultivate new ideas to improve its products.
The word 'odla' is applied figuratively to signify enhancing or nurturing personal skills or knowledge.