This is the 4497th most frequent Swedish word.
vassare
"Vassare" means "sharper" in English.
This sentence showcases the use of 'vassare' as a comparative adjective describing the sharpness of a physical object (the knife).
Kniven är vassare än förut.
The knife is sharper than before.
'Vassare' here is used metaphorically to describe someone's skill or ability in problem-solving.
Hon är vassare på att lösa problem än någon annan.
She is sharper at solving problems than anyone else.
In this example, 'vassare' functions as an adjective in the context of physical sharpness related to pencils.