This is the 3211th most frequent Swedish word.
saint
A "saint" in Swedish refers to a holy or virtuous person, often canonized in religious contexts.
Here, 'helgon' is used to metaphorically describe someone as being morally good and selflessly helpful towards others.
Han är en riktig helgon som alltid hjälper andra.
He is a real saint who always helps others.
The word 'helgon' here is used in a religious context to indicate saints who are commemorated in the tradition.
November firar vi Alla helgons dag som en särskild högtid.
In November, we celebrate All Saints' Day as a special holiday.
'Helgon' in this sentence refers to an individual canonized in religious practices and historical context as a holy figure.