This is the 6083rd most frequent Swedish word.
karlkvist
"Karlkvist" refers to a sturdy, often upright branch or stick, typically associated with strength.
Here, 'karlkvist' is used to describe a strong and sturdy branch, metaphorically suggesting the branch's robustness.
Han satt på en karlkvist under den soliga eftermiddagen.
He sat on a sturdy branch during the sunny afternoon.
In this sentence, 'karlkvistarna' refers to strong branches metaphorically indicating their durability.
Karlkvistarna på trädet höll för vikten av flera fåglar.
The sturdy branches on the tree held the weight of several birds.
The word 'karlkvist' here describes a branch from the tree chosen particularly for its strength, embodying the metaphorical robustness associated with the prefix 'karl'.