This is the 2000th most frequent Swedish word.
tanken
"The thought" or "the idea."
Here, 'tanken' means 'the thought', referring to an abstract concept or idea.
Tanken på resan gör mig glad.
The thought of the trip makes me happy.
In this example, 'tanken' is used to signify an abstract notion or concept related to helping others.
Tanken på att hjälpa andra inspirerar mig.
The thought of helping others inspires me.
In this context, 'tanken' refers to a physical tank, such as a fuel container in a vehicle.