This is the 8399th most frequent Swedish word.
ballad
A "ballad" in Swedish refers to a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic in nature.
Here, 'ballad' refers to a slow, narrating song that often depicts an emotional story.
Jag lyssnade på en vacker ballad imorse.
I listened to a beautiful ballad this morning.
In this sentence, 'ballad' signifies a traditional narrative poem or song originating from the medieval era.
Den medeltida balladen berättade en tragisk historia.
The medieval ballad told a tragic story.
This usage of 'ballad' refers to a specific genre or style of song included in theatrical or modern compositions.