This is the 4150th most frequent Swedish word.
rektorer
"Rektorer" means "principals" or "headmasters" in English.
Usage of 'rektorer' in this sentence refers to the plural noun meaning 'principals', indicating multiple individuals holding the position of a principal at different schools.
Rektorerna på skolorna i staden har beslutat om nya regler för elevbeteende.
The principals at the schools in the city have decided on new rules for student behavior.
Here, 'rektorerna' is used as the plural definite form of 'rektorer', emphasizing a specific group of principals that were encountered or referred to.
En av rektorerna jag träffade var mycket engagerad i skolans utveckling.
One of the principals I met was very passionate about the school's development.
In this example, 'rektorer' refers to the occupational title in a general sense, describing the duties or typical responsibilities associated with being a principal.