This is the 10455th most frequent Swedish word.
klyvas
"To be split" or "to split."
The word 'klyvas' is referring to the division of a stone in this case, illustrating a physical action observed happening to the stone.
Jag såg en stor sten klyvas på mitten.
I saw a large stone split in half.
In this sentence, 'klyvas' is used in a passive voice form, indicating the action of splitting the tree into parts is being done by someone or something.
Trädet klyvas till mindre bitar.
The tree is split into smaller pieces.
Here, 'klyvas' describes the scientific process of splitting atomic nuclei, emphasizing the transformation occurring in the context of nuclear physics.