This is the 2045th most frequent Swedish word.
vändning
"Vändning" means "turn" or "shift" in English, often referring to a change in direction or situation.
In this usage, 'vändning' describes a change in direction or fortune regarding his career path.
Hans karriär fick en positiv vändning efter att han fick det nya jobbet.
His career took a positive turn after he got the new job.
In this sentence, 'vändning' is used to describe a figurative shift or turn in the narrative or events of a story.
Berättelsen tog en oväntad vändning när huvudpersonen upptäckte sanningen.
The story took an unexpected turn when the protagonist discovered the truth.
Here, 'vändning' refers to a physical turn or curve in the road.