This is the 4470th most frequent Swedish word.
utkanten
"The outskirts" or "the edge (of an area)."
In this sentence, 'utkanten' refers to the physical boundary or periphery of the city, indicating proximity to the outskirts.
Han bor på utkanten av staden.
He lives on the edge of the city.
Here, 'utkanten' describes the outermost boundary of the park, showing where it transitions or ends around its perimeter.
De hittade en vacker trädgård vid utkanten av parken.
They found a beautiful garden at the edge of the park.
In this usage, 'utkanten' metaphorically represents the limits or farthest reach of her abilities, highlighting her effort despite challenges.