This is the 5583rd most frequent Swedish word.
genoa
In Swedish, "genoa" refers to a large triangular sail used on sailboats.
In this sentence, 'genoa' refers to a type of sail used on sailboats, which is larger than other sails and helps optimize wind capture during sailing.
Segelbåten har en stor genoa för att bättre fånga vinden.
The sailboat has a large genoa to catch the wind better.
Here, 'genoa' is used to specify the sail being adjusted or replaced depending on weather conditions during competitive sailing activities.
Under regattan behövde vi byta genoa för att anpassa oss till vädret.
During the regatta, we needed to change the genoa to adapt to the weather.
In this context, 'genoa' is explained as part of sailing training, emphasizing practical knowledge about handling this particular type of sail.