This is the 3702nd most frequent Swedish word.
gåta
Riddle or mystery.
In this sentence, 'gåta' is used metaphorically to signify something puzzling or mysterious, akin to a riddle.
Det är en gåta varför han lämnade festen så tidigt.
It is a mystery why he left the party so early.
Here, 'gåta' refers directly to a riddle or puzzle that requires solving.
Kan du lösa denna gåta?
Can you solve this riddle?
'Gåta' in this context represents a storyline mystery or a plot element that intrigues the reader.