This is the 1972nd most frequent Swedish word.
smittan
"The infection"
The word 'smittan' here refers specifically to 'the infection,' indicating a direct reference to a contagious illness.
Smittan sprids snabbt mellan människor.
The infection spreads quickly among people.
In this sentence, 'smittan' continues to denote 'the infection,' used as the object being managed and restricted.
Läkaren försöker kontrollera smittan och förhindra dess spridning.
The doctor is trying to control the infection and prevent its spread.
Here, 'smittan' is depicted as a subject that has significantly influenced society, emphasizing the widespread effects of a contagion.