This is the 8524th most frequent Swedish word.
bestånd
"Bestånd" means "stock," "existence," or "composition," often referring to a collection, supply, or state of continuity.
Here, 'bestånd' refers to a 'population' or 'group' of oak trees within a forest.
Skogens bestånd av ekar har minskat de senaste åren.
The forest's population of oaks has decreased in recent years.
In this sentence, 'bestånd' means 'stock' or 'population' of marine life, often in relation to conservation.
De försöker skydda det marina beståndet från överfiske.
They are trying to protect the marine stock from overfishing.
Here, 'bestånd' refers to the 'collection' or 'inventory' of classic novels available at the bookstore.