This is the 5720th most frequent Swedish word.
handbollen
"Handbollen" in English means "the handball."
Here, 'handbollen' is used as a definite noun referring specifically to the sport of handball.
Handbollen som vi spelar varje fredag är mycket rolig.
The handball we play every Friday is very fun.
In this instance, 'handbollen' refers to a tangible object, specifically a ball used for playing handball.
Jag köpte handbollen från sportaffären.
I bought the handball from the sports store.
Here, 'handbollen' is used as a general noun referring to the sport of handball as it is commonly played.