This is the 471st most frequent Swedish word.
staten
"The state" or "the government."
In this sentence, 'staten' refers to the governmental institution or organization that oversees and regulates healthcare.
Staten ansvarar för sjukvården i landet.
The state is responsible for healthcare in the country.
In this sentence, 'staten' represents the governing body responsible for legislating.
Den nya lagen, beslutad av staten, börjar gälla nästa månad.
The new law, decided by the state, comes into effect next month.
Here, 'staten' is used to signify the national government as a provider of financial resources or initiatives.