This is the 9881st most frequent Swedish word.
handduk
Towel.
Used as a definite noun to describe a specific 'towel' in a location.
Handduken på stranden var färgglad.
The towel on the beach was colorful.
Used as a noun to indicate possession or ownership of the 'towel'.
Han hängde sin handduk på kroken.
He hung his towel on the hook.
Used as a noun to denote the object 'towel' for drying.