This is the 4228th most frequent Swedish word.
skepnad
"Skepnad" means "shape," "form," or "appearance" in English.
Here, 'skepnad' is used to describe a vague or indistinct form, often implying mystery or an unclear identity.
Den mystiska skepnaden rörde sig snabbt genom dimman.
The mysterious figure moved swiftly through the fog.
In this sentence, 'skepnad' refers to a recognizable shape or form of a person represented through an artistic medium.
Statyn föreställde en skepnad av en gammal krigare.
The statue depicted the figure of an old warrior.
Here, 'skepnad' is used metaphorically to refer to someone's look or appearance, particularly when it has changed or is notable.