This is the 4361st most frequent Swedish word.
tappar
"Tappar" means "loses" or "drops" in English.
Here, 'tappar' means 'to drop', indicating accidentally losing control over an object momentarily.
Jag tappar nycklarna på golvet.
I drop the keys on the floor.
In this phrase, 'tappar bort' translates to 'loses', implying misplacing an item.
Hon tappar bort sina glasögon hela tiden.
She loses her glasses all the time.
Here, 'tappar' is used to mean 'loses', referring specifically to the loss of balance or stability.