This is the 8787th most frequent Swedish word.
cancer
Cancer in Swedish means the disease "cancer" in English, characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
Here, 'cancer' is used as a medical term referring to the disease, conveying factual information about the situation.
Min mormor har diagnostiserats med cancer och genomgår behandling.
My grandmother has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.
In this context, 'cancer' represents the disease as a challenge or an issue that needs addressing, emphasizing the collective effort.
Vi måste bekämpa cancer genom att stödja forskning och behandling.
We must fight cancer by supporting research and treatment.
Here, 'cancer' is used metaphorically to describe a negative quality or influence, likening it to something that grows destructively.