This is the 14045th most frequent Swedish word.
översta
"Översta" means "topmost" or "highest" in English.
The usage of 'översta' here denotes the letter situated at the very top of a physical stack, implying the foremost position.
Hon läste bara det översta brevet i högen.
She only read the top letter in the pile.
Here, 'översta' is used as an adjective to describe a specific shelf in relation to its vertical position, indicating the highest or topmost shelf.
Bilden finns på den översta hyllan.
The picture is on the top shelf.
In this context, 'översta' is used to specify branches that are located at the highest level of a tree, emphasizing their superior position.