This is the 3236th most frequent Swedish word.
slussen
"Slussen" means "the lock" (a water channel structure for raising and lowering ships) or refers to a transportation hub/area in Stockholm, Sweden.
Here, 'slussen' refers to a physical canal lock used for navigation.
Vi ska åka genom slussen för att komma till den andra sidan av kanalen.
We are going through the sluice to get to the other side of the canal.
In this case, 'Slussen' refers to a specific neighborhood or area in Stockholm.
Slussen är en populär plats för att träffas och äta middag i Stockholm.
Slussen is a popular place for meeting and dining in Stockholm.
Here, 'Slussen' indicates the well-known infrastructure and locality undergoing maintenance.