This is the 10626th most frequent Swedish word.
krets
"Krets" means "circuit," "circle," or "group" in English, depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'kretsar' refers to circuits in the context of electrical engineering, describing interconnected components allowing electricity to flow.
Elektriska kretsar är grunden för modern elektronik.
Electrical circuits are the foundation of modern electronics.
Here, 'kretsen' signifies a social or professional circle, referring to a group of individuals associated with academia.
Hon är mycket engagerad i den akademiska kretsen.
She is very involved in the academic circle.
In this example, 'krets' again indicates an electrical circuit, pointing to the arrangement for conducting electricity with a focus on safety measures.