This is the 9298th most frequent Swedish word.
flaga
A "flaga" in Swedish means "flake" or "chip," often referring to a small, thin piece that breaks off from a larger surface.
Here, 'flaga' is used to refer to small pieces or shards of material, specifically paint.
Färgen på väggen börjar flagna, och små flagor faller till golvet.
The paint on the wall is starting to peel, and small flakes are falling to the floor.
'Flaga' is referenced as parts or fragments of material, in this case, the painted letters on a sign.
Han såg en flagande skylt där bokstäverna höll på att förlora sina flagor.
He saw a peeling sign where the letters were losing their flakes.
In this sentence, 'flaga' describes thin slices or chips of wood found among the sand near the beach.