This is the 9378th most frequent Swedish word.
fottryck
"Fottryck" means "footprint" in English.
In this sentence, 'fottryck' refers to visible impressions made by feet on a surface, showcasing its literal usage in describing physical footprints.
Fottrycken i sanden ledde oss till en gömd strand.
The footprints in the sand led us to a hidden beach.
Here 'fottryck' is used figuratively in a compound word 'carbonfottryck' to represent the environmental impact caused by carbon emissions.
Carbonfottryck är en viktig faktor att beakta för miljön.
Carbon footprint is an important factor to consider for the environment.
In this context, 'fottryck' is metaphorically used to describe someone's influence or impact in a specific domain or industry.