This is the 1997th most frequent Swedish word.
sökande
"Applicant" or "seeker."
In this sentence, 'sökande' refers to individuals who are applying for a position or enrollment at a university, functioning as a noun meaning 'applicant'.
Sökande till universitetet måste ofta fylla i flera formulär.
Applicants to the university often must fill out several forms.
Here, 'sökande' is used as a noun signifying the act of searching or seeking, highlighting the process of trying to find something.
Han var ivrig och noggrann i sitt sökande efter sanningen.
He was eager and thorough in his search for the truth.
In this example, 'sökande' denotes individuals engaged in seeking or searching, emphasizing their collective effort.