This is the 9105th most frequent Swedish word.
elstängsel
An electric fence.
Here, 'elstängsel' refers to a physical electric barrier used for controlling livestock or security.
Vi har satt upp ett elstängsel runt gården för att hålla djuren inne.
We have put up an electric fence around the yard to keep the animals inside.
In this sentence, 'elstängsel' emphasizes its function and inherent danger due to electric shock.
Att röra vid elstängsel kan vara farligt eftersom det ger elektriska stötar.
Touching an electric fence can be dangerous as it delivers electric shocks.
The word 'elstängsel' here is used in a general context to describe its common applications in agriculture and farming.