This is the 9194th most frequent Swedish word.
facken
"The unions" or "the compartments," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'facken' refers to labor unions collectively, highlighting their role in employment contexts.
Facken arbetar för att förbättra arbetsförhållandena.
The unions work to improve working conditions.
Here, 'facken' describes the compartments in a physical organizer or storage unit.
Hon organiserade papperen och lade dem i olika facken.
She organized the papers and placed them in different compartments.
In this metaphorical use, 'facken' refers to conceptual boxes, encouraging unconventional thinking.