This is the 9106th most frequent Swedish word.
elverk
A "generator" or "power plant."
Here, 'elverk' (electric power station or generator) is the subject of the sentence and refers to a machine or setup for producing electricity.
Elverket är trasigt och behöver repareras.
The power generator is malfunctioning and needs repair.
In this use, 'elverk' refers to a portable device dedicated to generating electricity, aligning with its everyday usage.
Vi köpte ett bärbart elverk för våra campingresor.
We bought a portable power generator for our camping trips.
This sentence uses 'elverk' to represent earlier models of electricity generators, focusing on their characteristics.