This is the 2212th most frequent Swedish word.
rune
A "rune" is a character from the ancient Germanic alphabet used in writing, divination, and magic.
In this sentence, 'runa' refers to an ancient symbol or letter from Runic alphabets used historically by certain cultures like the Norse.
Han läste en gammal runa och försökte förstå dess betydelse.
He read an old rune and tried to understand its meaning.
Here, 'runor' refers to the plural form of 'runa,' indicating the use of these symbols individually or as a system, often in historical or magical contexts.
Runor användes för att skriva, men de hade också en mystisk funktion.
Runes were used for writing, but they also had a mystical function.
In this example, 'runor' illustrates how the symbols (runes) are used decoratively or symbolically on objects, such as an amulet to signify certain qualities like luck.