This is the 2669th most frequent Swedish word.
soffa
Soffa: Couch or sofa.
In this sentence, 'soffan' refers to the specific item of furniture where the subject is sitting.
Jag sitter på soffan och läser en bok.
I am sitting on the sofa and reading a book.
Here, 'soffa' is used to denote the generic type or category of furniture that the subject intends to purchase.
Vi planerar att köpa en ny soffa till vardagsrummet.
We plan to buy a new sofa for the living room.
In this phrase, 'soffan' represents a specific sofa that is described by its condition and comfort.