This is the 10335th most frequent Swedish word.
jäkel
"Jäkel" is an informal term in Swedish that translates to "devil," "rascal," or "fellow," often used to express surprise or emphasis.
In this context, "jäkel" is used colloquially to emphasize an impressively powerful or efficient quality, metaphorically comparing the car to a powerful entity.
Den där bilen är en riktig jäkel på att accelerera.
That car is a real beast at accelerating.
Here, "jäkel" conveys a light-hearted and informal tone, referring to a person who performed an action casually or humorously, without literal offense.
Vilken jäkel ställde kaffekoppen utan att säga något?
Which person (rascal) placed the coffee cup without saying anything?
In this sentence, "jäkel" emphasizes the severity or size of the parking fine, adding an exclamation of frustration or surprise.