This is the 10696th most frequent Swedish word.
kursen
"The course" or "the exchange rate" (depending on context).
Here, 'kursen' refers to an educational class or course, specifically Italian language learning.
Jag har anmält mig till kursen i italienska.
I have enrolled in the course in Italian.
In this context, 'kursen' refers to the exchange rate or value, particularly in the financial market.
Kursen på aktiemarknaden har sjunkit den senaste veckan.
The rate on the stock market has dropped in the past week.
'Kursen' is used to mean a navigational path or direction, specifically towards the west in this case.