This is the 2604th most frequent Swedish word.
prövning
"Prövning" in English means "trial," "test," or "ordeal."
Here, 'prövning' is used to mean a challenging or testing situation, reflecting its usage to denote trials or hardships.
Det var en svår prövning när hon var tvungen att fatta ett beslut.
It was a difficult trial when she had to make a decision.
In this context, 'prövning' refers to an evaluation or test, showing it can be used to mean formal assessments.
Som en del av kursen måste du göra en prövning i grammatik.
As part of the course, you must do an assessment in grammar.
Here, 'prövning' represents a moral or ethical test, illustrating its usage in abstract or metaphorical challenges.