This is the 1975th most frequent Swedish word.
sol
Sun.
Here, 'solen' (the sun) is the subject of the sentence, denoting the celestial body that provides light and warmth.
Solen skiner starkt idag.
The sun is shining brightly today.
In this sentence, 'sola' is a verb meaning 'to sunbathe,' derived from the noun 'sol' (sun) and showcasing verb formation in Swedish.
Jag älskar att sola på stranden.
I love sunbathing on the beach.
The word 'solen' (the sun) is used to refer to the sun as a source of ultraviolet rays against which protection is sought through the sunscreen.