This is the 4318th most frequent Swedish word.
ställd
"Ställd" in Swedish means "put," "placed," or "set," and can also describe being "taken aback" or "perplexed" depending on context.
Here, 'ställd' is used figuratively to describe someone's emotional state, indicating they felt unsure or confused.
Han kände sig ställd inför den svåra frågan.
He felt perplexed by the difficult question.
In this case, 'ställd' describes something physically placed or positioned, referring to the lamp's location.
Lampan är korrekt ställd på bordet för bäst ljus.
The lamp is correctly positioned on the table for the best light.
Here, 'ställd' indicates an emotional reaction of being surprised or unprepared, similar to being caught off guard.