översvämning

This is the 4581st most frequent Swedish word.


översvämning

Flood.


In this sentence, 'översvämning' refers to an event where an area, like a city, becomes submerged with water in large quantities, typically caused by heavy rainfall.

Det var en översvämning i hela staden efter det kraftiga regnet.

There was a flood in the entire city after the heavy rain.


Here, 'översvämningar' is used in its plural form to describe potential flooding occurrences that could take place in the future due to various circumstances.

Vi måste vidta åtgärder för att förhindra framtida översvämningar.

We need to take measures to prevent future floods.


In this sentence, 'översvämningen' is used in its definite singular form to specify a particular flood event that affected the village.

Översvämningen förstörde åkrarna och husen i byn.

The flood destroyed the fields and houses in the village.