This is the 1299th most frequent Swedish word.
tecken
"Tecken" means "sign" or "symbol" in English.
In this sentence, 'tecken' is used to mean 'sign', indicating something observable that leads to a prediction or implication about an upcoming event.
Ett moln på himlen är ofta ett tecken på att det kommer regn.
A cloud in the sky is often a sign that rain is coming.
Here, 'tecken' refers to a 'symbol', describing a representation or character used in an educational or explanatory context.
Han skrev ett tecken på tavlan för att förklara matematikproblemet.
He drew a symbol on the board to explain the math problem.
In this usage, 'tecken' denotes a 'mark' or 'symbol', implying the presence of a graphical or physical sign on an object.